have an instinctual desire to live. It is not debatable to say that Pi has every reason to want to end his life after having lost everything he owns and knows. To make matters worse, he is confined to a small raft in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger and extremely scarce resources. He finds that in this critical time,
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Inle Lake wetland Sanctuary The lake is 22 kilometers long, 11 kilometers wide and virtually surrounded by the beautiful Shan mountain ranges. Inle Lake is the county’s second biggest lake after Indawgyi Lake in Kachin State. The inhabitants of the Inle Lake are generally known as In-Thas. Specifically, the region’s menfolk are called In-Tha and womenfolk are called In-Thu. They live in houses built in and around the lake, some partly on the lake bank and partly in the water, some on lands bordering
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Brandon Parezo Environmental Science Research Paper November 23rd, 2011 Maldives The country of Maldives is officially known as the Republic of Maldives, or as many people know of it as the Maldive Islands. It is located in the Indian Ocean, island nation, and the way that it is formed is by a double chain of twenty-six atolls (1). An “atoll” is a coral island that surrounds a “lagoon” partially or completely (1). The major surrounding countries near Maldives are Sri Lanka and India, Maldives
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can sell for as much as $20,000 a piece[4]. Furthermore the raw materials that go into all Kwanpen products are acquired from strictly regulated wildlife organizations and according to rules laid down by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)[5]. Kwanpen signifies crocodile-skin bags with high value and quality. Problems faced by Kwanpen Kwanpen wants to position itself as a luxury brand. We believe they have achieved some prerequisites of
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Statement of intent: I have written this persuasive speech about shark culling, finning and cruelty to sharks to hopefully educate people and inform them with the actual facts and truth. To bring awareness to the important issue of shark culling and over - fishing and to change people’s views on these stereotyped creatures. To convince people to not listen to anything they see or hear on the media about sharks because it is very biased information and not aimed at solving the problem or creating
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Shark Killing and the Ecosystem Introduction Sharks are fascinating creatures that come in all sizes and live in water all over the world. Arguably, these creatures play a very imperative responsibility in the ocean that a fish cannot. Apparently, sharks are the top food providers in the ocean almost in every part of the world. In this case, they assist in keeping the inhabitants of other fish species healthy and in suitable proportion for their ecosystem. However, shark population faces the threat
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Introduction of Eu Yan Sang (余仁生) Company Eu Yan Sang operates it business globally with mainly specialize in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and health supplement products. Eu Yan Sang have over 1000 various kinds of Chinese herbals and 300 over TCM products under Eu Yan Sang brand on market. The best selling of Eu Yan San brand’s products- include their Bird’s Nest, Lingzhi Cracked Spores Capsules, Essence of Chicken and etc. Eu Yan Sang was founded by Eu Kong. In 1870s, Eu Kong left Foshan
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that Cadburys Chocolate have replaced Coco Butter with Palm Oil, a cheaper alternative that people claim has negative effects on the environment. Problems linked to the production of palm oil include the destruction habitat where endangered species live, (Sumatran Tiger and the Asian Rhinoceros amongst others) significant greenhouse gas emissions, and large scale deforestation. The ensuing outcry not just from the public but from groups including World Wildlife Foundation and Greenpeace, to local
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DANGEROUSLY, it may not be just a coincidence. I suppose the title could refer to it being dangerous for people that Ferdinand Marcos was alive and in power, or it could refer to fictional newsman Tony O'Neil's (played by Gary Busey) occasionally endangered existence covering dramatic events in the Philippines from the death of Ninoy Aquino to the fall of Marcos and the presidency of Ninoy's widow Corazon. Even if the title seems a little crass, the three-part, nearly six-hour mini-series delivers
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live in rain forests and depend on it for their everyday living. If the government continues to grow palm oil plants in the rain forest, it will cause destruction and poverty for the people. The rain forest is also the home of endangered species such as Orangutan, Sumatran tigers and rhinoceros. The palm oil plantation will destroy their habitat. Government data has shown that over 50,000 orangutans have already died as a result of deforestation due to palm oil. According to the UNEP report, deforestation
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