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An important security question to note is the Bedouin smuggling activities along the Sinai border with Egypt. Though their movement in Israel is restricted by checkpoints and ID card checks are regular the smuggling business across the Sinai border is extensive. This is because of many factors, the biggest being Bedouin culture. Historically the Bedouin have never respected state borders, they did not believe the borders applied to them. Since the early 1900s, when the borders of states in the…

Ambivalent Conquests: Maya and Spaniard in Yucatan, 1517-1570 is centered around three Spaniards and their approach to Maya in the Yucatan Peninsula. Clendinnen weaves a tale of forced conversion, colonial power struggles, and mass torture, but she contextualized these horrors in a way that the rationales of the Spaniards do not get lost. However, the Maya side of the story gets lost with only one Maya figure, the resistance leader Nachi Cocom, emerges as an individual. The Catholic religion…

The Pyrenees, a Pastoral Heaven Alert! Alert! Alert! It is time to consider booking reservations for this year’s summer family vacation. With each suggested venue, the family drama ensues. Furthermore, knowing that hoards of humans deeply ingest the popular sites, it’s time to seek a lesser known gem. Imagine going on a hike through some of the most beautiful vegetation and geology in all of Europe. Think of walking through a perfectly preserved little village among the hills of a mountain…

Saudi Arabia has been a topic of gender inequality for many years. The men do not permit women to do many things in Saudi Arabia. Women have to have a male guardian present to do basic things, like leaving the house. The women must wear abayas and headscarves to be modest while in public. There are strict punishments for women who do not follow the dress code. The women of Saudi Arabia cannot do many things without a male present and are considered inferior to men. They have just been given the…

A little background of Spain is both Spain and Portugal occupy the Iberian Peninsula. Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian Peninsula. Each group that first settled in Spain left a trademark behind. The periods start from the Iberians, the the Roman, Visigoths and the Moors. The Roman established themselves in the Peninsula roughly in 200 BC for over 600 years but they were not alone in the land there were tribes who were already there and the Romans fought the tribes which took them two…

The country Spain is unique place to go visit and a very interesting past. Spain started when it was formed in 1492 the middle ages by when the area was conquered by germanic ethnic groups. In the 15th century it was then merged as a unified country. The history of Spain starts when after the completion of the reconquista , kingdoms inside of Spain united due to the Habsburg rule. During the same time Empire tried to expand to new world over the ocean. From 1500 - 1650 Habsburg was the most…

Upcoming Festivals in Penticton There is always something going on in Penticton with its many festivals, wine tours, farmers markets and so much more. The annual celebrations are just another reason why the city is such a sought-after place to call home and why the Penticton real estate market is booming. Here is a look at some of the exciting events in Penticton that are happening soon. Okanagan Fest of Ale The Okanagan Fest of Ale is one of Penticton’s most celebrated spring events. In its…

Today I would like to tell you all about King penguins. They live on many islands like the Crozet Islands, Kerguelen, Falkland, Macquarie, Prince Edward, and many more islands. King penguins eat small to medium sized fish, like flashlight fish. They have also been known to eat little squid. Penguins reach reproducing age from 3 to 5 years. The incubation time is 55 days and they have a normal clutch of one egg. The male penguins use their best skills to attract the female penguins. This process…

Horizon Analysis Having grown up in a country like Saudi Arabia that is highly influenced by Islamic values, I was fortunate enough to learn about how to behave and act with others in an ethical manner. In Saudi Arabia, everyone is expected to conform to that ethical standard agreed by the culture. My family placed a great impact on my life since they taught their children manners and ethical standards. I still remember that my parents would sit us down and talk to us if one of my brothers…

In life there is one thing that remains constant and that is change. This commonly used phrase is a way to describe the evolution of women all over the world. For years women have been responsible for bearing children, taking care of their households, and their husbands. Women in certain regions have overcome these circumstances, which has caused many to pursue a career or even a higher education. Unfortunately, women in the Middle East did not fully overcome of being secluded to one particular…