Salman Rushdie was so privileged as to receive a fatwa from the fundamentalist Islamic world because of his writing just a few years before the publication of Haroun and the Sea of Stories. ... This was his first publication since the release of The Satanic Verses, which was the spark that set off the Islamic world, and it therefore holds significant relevance to his crisis. ... With this introduction to the water genie, and the fantastical world from whence he came, Haroun simply observed it as a normal and continued to narrate a story of flying birds, far off worlds, and story water. ......

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Question How effective is the protection offered by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, in order to preserve the marine environment? ... Although the Convention on the Law of the Sea is not exclusively an environmental treaty, this essay focuses on the effectiveness of the protection given by UNCLOS III to marine environment. ... " (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982). ... Pollution by Dumping at Sea and Land-Based Pollution The first (1) article of the Convention on the Law of the Sea, provides a clear concept of dumping as "any deliberate disposal...

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European explorers hoped to find riches in far off distant countries as well as to discover a sea route to Asia. Through these sea-routes, explorers saw a future of economic wealth and power. ... Once in America, African slaves were traded for New World produce and raw materials. This made African trade a critical component to the lives of those in the New World. ... New crops like corn, potatoes, tomatoes and chocolate were introduced to the Old World while pigs, chickens and sheep were introduced to the New World. ...

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Subjected to laws forged in London and blessed by the Anglican Church, the Catholic Irish where left to farming and providing manual labor to an industrializing nation on the other side of the Irish Sea. ... Burials at sea where a daily event as whole families where eradicated during the months-long voyage. ... The appalling conditions on these English hellholes where brought to world attention by American doctors inspecting the arriving ships at Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. "Britain's "coffin ships" had become a scandal in the eyes of the world but, although this stirred concer...

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In the Rg Veda, composed by the Aryans, it expresses all about Purusha; a man, whatever has been, whatever is yet to be, ruler of immortality, and much more; and tells of his sacrifice to create all that the world is. ... Vise versa, Mayans see entities as being the creators of humans, while Aryans see it as one great power creating every other entity in the world. ... Further into the story Popul Vuh, these animals and crops could possibly only be found in places around the world that contained fertile land to raise maize and mountainous areas to accommodate to the habitats of yac (the mounta...

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This act was the event that essentially sparked the beginning of World War I. ... With all things considered, the First World War was caused by the struggle for military power, the intense feelings of national pride and the need to build and expand empires. ... Multiple countries often struggled against each other to assert dominance on land and at sea. ... As industrialization of Europe increased, the push to claim colonies around the world to build an empire gained popularity. ... The assassination is the event most commonly considered to have been the most direct cause of World War I, ...

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In his essay, "Whales R Us," Jayme Stayer uncovered the reality behind marine parks all over the world where currently forty-nine killer whales live in captivity. Visiting Sea World inspired him to draw a true picture about the "education" that Sea World claims. Stayer heard trainers repeat the same hypocritical words each time the whales performed: "We here at Sea World believe that animals should not be taken from their natural habitat....

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Borders separating the Slavic world are not exactly boundaries as Serbs easily understand Ukrainians, Ukrainians understand Poles and Poles find it easy to speak with Czech people. ... This territory stretches from Baltic Sea to Ural Mountains and from Caucasus to the White Sea. ... Great Migration, Mongolian Invasion, Napoleonic wars, World Wars I and II are characterized with lots of different people passing through Slavic lands and thus leaving their trace in languages. ...

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He gives power to the sea by describing it at high tide as baring "her bosom to the moon". ... Proteus, a sea god who could change his appearance to elude capture, is seen rising from the sea, facing the injustices inflicted upon nature, placing the cycle of life back in balance. ... Wordsworth selected Triton, the master of the seas, as the savior to the world to represent a re-birth. Water has always been a symbol of new beginnings and when the sea gods rise from their watery depths to correct the excesses of humanity, a re-birth will have taken place for the world. ... In the sonnet "The W...

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Yet another form of technology in weapons that became evident in WWI was the use of German U-boats, which had a great impact on the war at sea. ... The technology which produced the Aeroplane, the Tank and the many sea weapons that were in use, provided the aspect needed in order for this particular war to be described as total war. The war was no longer only fought on land, and at sea in minimal cases, but instead on three different fronts all of which played a role in determining the nature of war. ...

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The ethical legitimacy of actions taken during both World Wars is a highly debated topic even to this day. ... However, in terms of those opposing the bombings of the two cities, their main evidences include: japan was already defeated, both cites were filled with civilians, and it was not the main reasoning for japan surrender, leading to the question: was the usage of the atomic bombs on August 6th and August 9th towards the end of World War Two, both respectively named Little Boy and Fat Man, on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki necessary? ... The atomic bomb did not just redu...

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There are scientific resources (decreased snowcaps in the Northern Hemisphere, sea-level rise, which state climate change is happening and needs to be addressed on a global basis. ... China being the world leading coal user, they need to become more eco-friendly and begin a transition period that uses more renewable resources than non-renewable resources. With sea-level rise on the horizon, and 67 million people at risk of a rise of 1 meter, China needs to have mitigation and adaptation strategies that can not only help themselves, but also help the world as a whole. ... With 40 percent of the...

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The first effect that is caused by global warming is rising sea levels. ... Thirteen of the world's fifteen largest cities are on coastal plains, so they are facing the same problem as Majuro (Science Museum, 2012). ... While some portions of the world are worried about being deluged by increasing floods and storms, other regions are suffering from droughts, such as countries in Africa and the Middle East. ... In conclusion, global warming has caused many serious disruptions on sea level, nature, and ecosystem. The economy grew abruptly all over the world in the past several decades; at ...

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Global warming also causes the sea level to change as a result of oxygen levels in the earth's atmosphere. ... Scientists can estimate the magnitude of the sea level rise given the thermal expansion of seawater and the melting of ice associated with sustained global warming by monitoring mountain glaciers around the world, NASA observations, commercial forecasting by Accu-Weather, and satellite photographs. ... NASA photographs have proven that the level of sea ice has declined by two percent in ten years. ... The sea level has and will continue to rise at the rate of the temperature r...

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Throughout the recent years the world has demonstrated increased concern over the climate change phenomenon. ... Egypt is located in northern Africa bordering the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. ... For Rosetta city, the projected sea level rise is 0.5 m in the next century. ... The impacts of sea level rise on the Nile River are several. ... Although sea level rise is the main impact of climate change in Egypt, it isn't the only effect. ...

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This change in temperature will lead to devastating effects on the natural environment and even the economic world. ... As the tons of polar ice melts away it is causing the sea level to rise at an ever-increasing rate. There are several coastal areas that sit below sea level and in time could become buried under the sea. The place current facing the worst from sea level rise is Louisiana. ... There are real threats to the natural world including rising sea levels, greater ocean salinity, extreme weather and natural disasters. ...

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Many of them lead to another, some of the evidence includes: sea level rise, global temperature rise,warming oceans,shrinking ice sheets,declining arctic sea,glacial retreats,extreme events,ocean acidification,decreased snow cover, etc. ... Some facts about the evidence are: Sea level has rose 6.7 inches in the last century which is double of the last century, the temperature of the earth has been rising since 1880 and the warmest years have been in the last 12 years, the top 700 meters of the oceans have warmed .302 degrees since 1969,etc.. ... In the current day, which can probably be seen ...

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Trade along the Silk Road and sea routes propelled the song empire into a time of order, power, and economic prosperity. Many things that were made in china like porcelain and silks were traded along the Silk Road and sea routes. ... Without gunpowder the world history would be inevitably different. ... The Silk Road and sea routes defiantly affected the modern world today. ... In the 1st millennium the many types of interdependence like trade and spreading of disease, for better or worse, brought the world closer together and continued to connect the world through the second. ...

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Then 100 to 300 thousand years ago, another volcanic event occurred and formed Mount Halla, South Korea's highest mountain located in the center of Cheju-Do Island standing at 1,950 meters above sea level. ... Our first stop was Jungmun resort, where we visited Jungmun Beach and tried out freshly caught seafood, and watched as the lady divers brought live sea animals to the shore for cleaning and selling. ... We then came across a great attraction called "Pacific Island," which offers a dolphin, penguin, and sea lion show, kind of like sea world, when the mammal show was over a Russian ...

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Water is important for living things in this world. ... The world's fresh water available is under 3 per cents, other than this is seawater and water that cannot be consumed. ... People's use of water is huge due to improved lifestyle and the increase number of population in the world. ... The water that is consumed by world population is contaminated by some 2 millions tons of waste, consist of wastes from industry and chemicals, wastes from mankind as well as the ones produced by agricultural activities. ... While water shortages and water scarcity are imminent phenomena that human...

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Under Water Sea life is one of the most beautiful and natural creations our Earth has to offer. Our oceans are the source of connection to all countries in this world. What we don't know about our oceans is that our beautiful sea life is being reduced and extinct by the human population. ... The most relevant movement that comes to mind is to decrease carbon dioxide emissions in effect throughout many countries of the world. ... Knowing that we are the problem for the extinction of many sea life animals and organisms, I have high hopes for people all over the world to open up their eyes a...

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Another navigational development, the magnetic compass, allowed sailors to determine their direction and position at sea. ... Improved maps and sea charts, which gave information about distance, sea depths, and general geography, also aided in the exploration of the world outside Europe. ... As a result, may of these men immigrated to the New World seeking a fortune. ... From these territories, they gained gold and silver from the rich mines of the New World. ... This strong desire for wealth drove Europeans into the New World and resulted in many changes and new developments....

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Recent tragedies, like the one at Sea World in Orlando, Florida, where a trainer was dragged to her death by a whale, has increased continued scrutiny on the needs of wildlife and how captivity hinders their physical and psychological well-being. ... One reason that zoos and wildlife sanctuaries are so popular is that they feed a major tourist industry world-wide (Woods, 2002). ...

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Perhaps the most apparent connection between the two chapters is the symbol and role of the sea which allows Edna to find the light that she has been searching for. ... Concluding that there is no possible way of ever finding happiness and contentment within herself, society, or within her family, Edna looks towards the sea as a last alternative for satisfaction. She eventually decides the sea over man because nature perhaps understands her like no other person or thing. ... The sea also allows her be independent free from worries concerning her family: "She thought of Leoncë and the ...

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Japanese wanted to destroy the US' Pacific Fleet in order to clear the way to conquer Southeast Asia - US reacts by declaring war on Japan and inspiring men to enlist in the armed forces, creates a battle cry, General Kimmal forced to retire, America bombs major Japanese cities in revenge The Home front (life in the US during the war) - Farmers grew enough crops to feed the US and all its Allies - planes, bombers, tanks, scout cars and carriers, armored cars, trucks, light vehicles, rifles and side-arms, machine guns, artillery and ammo were produced in factories - production during the...

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