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    31 in the world with overall score 70.9 in economic status and the second in the region after Chile with 77.7 overall scores. Another factor tourism business should take into consideration is the social aspect, how long tourism was a part of the Bahamian economy, the social aspect tourism is like second nature to the Bahamas, the tourist integrates into the local economy like any other regular citizen and there is no hate toward the tourists. The social aspect goes beyond the tourist, cultural…

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    Christopher Columbus was born between October 31, 1450 and October 30, 1451. No one really knows his true birth date. He resided with his father, mother, three brothers, and one sister. His father was a middle class wool weaver and owned his own cheese stand. Columbus worked at this stand while he was a juvenile. Columbus enjoyed writing, but for some reason he never seemed to write in his native language, which was thought to be a Genoese variety of Ligurian. While he was a teenager, he worked…

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    American accent. Chomsky, a championed linguistic, argues that certain mechanisms of language are genetically determined. During the early years of my childhood I became aware of the different accents that I heard in my home. I began to mimic the Bahamian accent, the American accent, and the Liberian accent. I believe that Chomsky’s…

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    14 Sites to See in Miami Miami is a cultural and urban hub known for its beaches, art, food, nightlife and Latin influence. It is often referred to as a “magic city”, and it is not hard to see why. With the mix of impeccable weather, beautiful beaches, art, food and Latin culture, Miami is packed with things to explore and do. This popular vacation destination has everything you need for fun from a luxury beach getaway to thriving art scene to outdoorsy sports in a nearby national park. 1.…

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    Snorkeling Bahamas Experience The Best Snorkeling In Bahamas The Bahamas stellar beaches are Paradise on the Earth. Tourists from all around the world come here tempted by white and in some locations pink silky sand and azure warm sea. Snorkeling in the Bahamas beckons a vast number of people by its blue crystal-clear water, which is mostly serene, and endless lines of exuberant coral reefs with rich marine life. Bahamas snorkeling is the perfect choice for both newcomers and snorkeling & diving…

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    man who spotted land a yearly pension of 10,000 maravedis for life (Zinn 2). However, Columbus stated he saw the island several hours earlier and claimed the pension for himself (Crawford 25). Furthermore, when Christopher Columbus arrived on the Bahamian Island, the local Arawak Indians immediately greeted him and offered food, water, and gifts (Zinn 1). Despite the generosity of the Indians, Columbus took by force several Arawak Indians in order to get information regarding the location of…

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    agrees with Barry D. Bruce when it states that despite the research results there was still not enough data to know for sure if shark cage diving would negatively impact shark populations(2873). Charlie Huveneers at the end of the article writes that from what has been observed there is a possibility that shark cage diving could reduce the over all health and fitness of the shark population at Neptune Islands and recommends for more research to be done(2873). Based on the information from both…

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    his childhood and helped put a stop to it in his adult life. He never had a great education but he still had many significant accomplishments! Sidney was born prematurely on February 20, 1927 to a poor family in Miami, Florida while the Bahamian family was on a vacation. After going back to the Bahamas, Sidney's mom, Evelyn, and his dad, Reginald, tried to raise Sidney and his brother, Cyril, to one day become great people. Sidney started "showing signs of becoming a juvenile…

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    When you think of crime and criminals, you probably think of the dangerous looking characters you see played on television or in the movies. But there are lawbreakers like these in real life, too, and you read about their crimes every week in the newspaper you would think to yourself what exactly, is a crime? According to google.com, crime is “an action or omission which contributes an offence and is punishable by law”. There are many types of crime, crimes such as violent crimes which includes…

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    thousands of off-shore registered companies and strict bank secrecy laws, make it another important center for money laundering in the region. “ (Ramharac, 1997, pg 95). The majority of the smuggled drugs came through private boats or aircrafts. The Bahamian archipelago is ideal for drug smugglers due to the islands containing 700 islands spread out over 260,000 square kilometers. The drugs would travel in cargoes that would voyage through Southern Bahamas to the Caicos, Crooked Island or…

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