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    Southwest Asia

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    Southwest Asia is the term geographers’ use when referring to the Middle East. "Middle East" is a political term coined by the British in the 1930's to distinguish the region from both the Far East, which included China, Japan and Indochina, and the Near East, which included portions of Western Europe. All of these areas are truly only "east" of Europe. In order to emphasize a more global perspective, geographers prefer to use the politically neutral term "Southwest Asia" because it does not connote

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    Florida's Capital City Offers Gulf Course Retreats, Houses In The Downtown District, And Waterfront Cottages The historic and charming city of Tallahassee is best known for being the capital of the Sunshine State. The North Florida city is a place where southern charm elegantly couples with the diverse beauty that is Florida. The lush, green landscape of the capital city boasts centuries-old live oaks, stately plantations, and explosions of flowering perennials. The subtropical climate that is responsible

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    Childhood Obesity – Changing a Culture in Norfolk Virginia Improving the health of children today is an important area of concern for health professionals. One of the largest epidemics facing children is the increase in childhood obesity. Childhood obesity has reached epidemic levels in developed countries; this includes twenty five percent of children in the United States who are overweight and 11% who are obese (Dehghan, Akhtar-Danesh & Merchant, 2005, p. 1). Not only have these numbers increased

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    Diversity is really what makes a person different from another. How they grew up, how they look, the way they think, their culture, how much money they have, where they are from…it really encompasses anything that sets you apart from the person standing next to you. At least that’s the way I think of it. The funny thing about diversity is that at the heart of it, when it really comes down to it, it’s about people, and people are just people. Kids are kids, parents are parents, teenagers are teenagers

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    Invasive Species." Ontario.ca. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, 8 May 2014. Web. 8 July 2015. . ) . They also clog pipes in the water supply system affecting not only water sanitation plants but also everyday homeowners who live near waterfront. Not only has that but due to introduction of Zebra Mussel the native clam population reduced significantly. And they filter water to where plankton are removed from ecosystem altering the food web dynamics ( http://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/invertebrates/zebra-and-quagga-mussels/)

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    Port Aransas History

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    About Port Aransas, Texas http://www.cityofportaransas.org/index.cfm Along the shores of East Texas a group of barrier Islands guard the Lonestar State from the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Just north of Padre Island is one of the longest barrier islands abutting the coastal waters. Known as Mustang Island, the 18-mile-long land mass extends from Port Aransas to Corpus Christi. To date, Port Aransas is the only established town on the island. The beautiful port city is home to gorgeous beaches

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    After the Second World War, Hollywood was faced with many issues regarding the historical changes in politics, in society, in the economy, in technology, in the media and in culture generally. This significantly affected Classical Hollywood, and ultimately, it faced its darkest period, coming dangerously close to bankruptcy. This essay will focus on both the major causes of the Hollywood recession in regards to both the legal and social issues of America, and also the impact this had on the Hollywood

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    There is a playground for the kids, barbecue and picnic amenities, great waterfront views, proximity to the Rydalmere Wharf, public toilets, garbage bin, and a bubbler. Schools & Daycares Rydalmere has a nice education culture with a couple of good schools and daycares in its borders. • Rydalmere Public School (Victoria Road)

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    second networking event I attended was, CONNECT Show BC. This event brings together thousands of owners and operators of restaurants, hotels, bars, and tourism and hospitality companies from across British Columbia. The event was located at the Waterfront Convention Centre, and is known as an industry trade show. The show was only open to

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    in the outer Cape Cod. On the overall, the Sandy beaches in Cape Code stretch some 559 miles. There are several places along the beach where children can enjoy low tide water pools. The other attractions here include clean public bathing waters, waterfront accommodations and world class restaurants. From Cape Cod, you can easily connect to nearby attractions such as Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. South Beach, Miami South Beach in Miami is a popular tourist haven, with vibrant nightlife and world

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