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    If we don't do anything to help the Congo Basin, then we might loose all of the "iron lung." We could however, help the Congo Basin in many ways. We can give the farmers that live there a better education so they don't destroy the forests, another is to improve road construction. If we give the farmers that live in the Congo Basin, they can learn new ways to farm that can save wildlife. in passage B it states "Promoting local agricultural co-ops helps farmers share knowledge and resources…

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    A possible getaway location is Sequoia or Kings Canyon national park in California. For instance, on the National Parks Service website, the text states that “In the spring, the colorful mix of wildflowers along the ridge trail and near Redwood Creek will delight hikers as much as the giant sequoias. In the fall, the dogwood shrubs turn a deep red color, and the fall light provides good photo opportunities.” campers can hike underneath towering trees that can get as tall as 378 feet and these…

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    A Long Way Gone Analysis

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    Many Underdeveloped countries in Africa face many struggles since eradicating European imperialism from their countries. Sierra Leone a country of despair, that had gone down in hill in many ways after becoming a country. Sadly, Sierra Leone has faced economic, social, and political influences that have negatively impact the country in many ways. Such ways that have destroyed the country is a civil war, dividing the country with two different group of people who are out to kill. Many people…

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    Sierra Leone is made up of some very harsh conditions in their country. The living conditions in this country are some of the worst in the world. The conditions, such as the housing, has not progressed in recent years. In fact, the so-called traditional house in Sierra leone is a clay and earth structure with a thatch roof (Henry). The houses are either round or rectangular with a veranda and two to three interior rooms (Henry). The kitchen is most often located outside of the house where the…

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    Death Valley is located in the Mojave Desert in California. It functions as a national park and is part of the National Park System. Despite being the hottest and driest place in North America with temperatures reaching up to 134 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, there is a good amount of vegetation. The vegetation in Death valley includes mostly succulents and drought resistant plants. Basically, plants that have adapted to desert conditions thrive in Death Valley. Major landforms include,…

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    Good Fortune

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    Africa, one of the poorest contents in the world, and has received about $2.3 trillion dollars in aid in effects to try to reduce poverty. The documentary film, Good fortune illustrates the lives of two families living in different parts of Kenya; both families are battling to save their homes from projects claiming to help their communities. The film provides many aspects that can be directly related to anthropology. One major aspect that is conveyed in the documentary is the different…

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    In fact, the 3 most heavily infected countries in Africa already suffer the economic consequences of the disease. As the World Bank reports, Guinea’s estimated price of ebola is $130 million, Liberia’s is $66 million, and Sierra Leone’s is $163 million. Together, that makes $359 million dollars in the short term lost due to the various consequences of ebola, which mainly are caused from fear as opposed to “the direct costs (mortality, morbidity, caregiving, and the associated…

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    Ford Pinto Case

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    The event that led to the Ford Pinto Case was due to a hazardous gas tank, the Ford Company had to make a decision between recalling the cars, which would costs the company an astronomical amount of money to repair, or do nothing and keep them as they were and face the lawsuits that would occur because of their decision to not make any necessary repairs. When the cost reports came out and showed that it would be in the company’s best interest to not recall the cars and instead pay out the…

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    Bite Of The Mango addresses the life of Mariatu at the age of eleven. She lived in a small village in Sierra Leone with her aunt and uncle until the rebels attacked Sierra Leone, she was kidnapped and tortured. The author that helped write this book is Susan McClelland. She became interested in world issued in high school, that later encouraged her to be a journalist so that she could give a voice to the voiceless. She has a Major in Political Science, a Minor in Peaces Studies, she also has a…

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    What started as a father-son project back in 1974 has since grown to be the most-trusted dock-building business in the Savannah, GA, area. Monty Walker started Monty Walker Dock Building after recognizing his passion and natural talent for the craft of dock building when he was only 12 years old. Today, he works with his 10-man crew to design, build, and repair personal docks throughout the area. Monty is committed to quality craftsmanship and customer service. When he was 12, Monty’s summer…

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