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    mostly prevalent in sub-Saharan African countries, among pregnant women and children age 5 and younger. Over the years, scientists have discovered and developed several methods to control the spread of malaria. One of the most controversial control methods for malaria is DDT. DDT is short for dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; this method come in the form of a pesticide or insecticide. It is used to kill pest and insects specifically mosquitoes. “DDT is used in indoor spraying for control of vectors of

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    The first thing many think of when they hear “Middle Ages,” is disease, war, and despair. In reality, what may have been the Dark Ages for Europe, were the Golden Ages for other places around the world, notably, the Muslim Empire. Out of their many advances in mathematics, architecture, science, and more, medicine had some of the most innovations, which still save hundreds of lives today. One invention we likely don’t think about often, yet helps many, is stitches. Abu al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, a Muslim

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    Animal Cruelty Through Catch and Release Fishing today has become a billion dollar industry as a sport all across America. In fact, it is such a popular hobby that across the central United States it is nearly unheard of to have never have participated in it at any point in one’s life. With world populations reaching never before seen levels, many engage in catch and release techniques. Though this activity is cherished by anglers across the nation, it may be a criminal involved in the case of animal

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    Fixed Bolt Rig Essay

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    Carp Fishing Techniques : The Fixed Bolt Rig The fixed bolt rig is produced up of a huge lead weight, which is usually no much less than 4 ounces and sometimes considerably a lot more, that has a swivel eye at each finish. The primary reel line is tied to 1 swivel eye and the hook length is tied to the other swivel eye. The swivels are essential to stop either, or both, the major reel line and hook length form twisting which is probably to weaken them as effectively as top to tangles. Given that

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    last several centuries, humans nearly harvested every living creature from the seas. Habitat loss, destruction of ecosystems, and even extinction, became the aftermath of the fishing industries. From the oceans, mass amounts of aquatic creatures such as fish, molluscs, and crustaceans were being captured by 4.7 million fishing vessels in 2012, an ever expanding number. (FAO1, 2014). Oceans were left forever changed. Aquaculture is the solution. Using controlled environments and efficiently reproductive

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    Advantages Of Aquaculture

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    compared to fishing in the Pacific. There is an exception, black pearl farming in eastern Polynesia. Aquaculture needs considerable development in most places before it can be deemed economical and sustainable. Some farming that takes place are shrimp, tilapia and seaweed (future commercial export prospect). But, all these are still in the experimental stage. The only way aquaculture can expand is when the Pacific will be provided with better production methods for current species, new techniques and more

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    Growing up in Minnesota, I spent extensive time fishing amongst the states’ ten thousand lakes, inquisitively examining how the environment influenced aquatic organisms. By examination, my understanding of the underlying biology behind nature greatly increased, and likewise did my ability to catch fish. However, many environmental factors influenced the ecosystem, inexplicably creating great fishing one day but failure the next. In disbelief of my bad luck, I contended with explaining such unpredictability

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    Forrester, have many similarities, yet many differences. The Old Man and the Sea is about a man named Santiago and a boy named Manolin who progressed their relationship through fishing. Finding Forrester features a poor boy who lives in the Bronx and a famous writer who helps him with school. The mentors showed the kids their techniques and helped them improve their talents. The novel and film have diverse plot lines, but share the overall message. The Hemingway code hero, comparable father-son relationships

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    Sea Turtle Research Paper

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    Sea turtles are one of only seven species that survived the extinction of the dinosaurs which makes this line of creatures over 65 million years old (Cave, ¶2). These ancient animals are very special and have not changed since this time making them very sustainable to live in a changing environment, but only to a certain extent (Cave, ¶12). Sea turtles are an ancient species that are very important to marine life; because they are endangered, it is important to take steps to conserve these creatures

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    The Yanomami Culture

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    due, in part, to these hostile attitudes; however, it is also a result of the multiple forms of substance used to comprise the balanced diet of the Yanomami. The unique family structure, settlement arrangement, marriage ties and dispute resolution techniques practiced by these individuals allow further

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