Deforestation of the Amazon: Causes‚ Effects and Possible Solutions NAME Geography 101‚ Section 040 PROFESSOR 6 December 2012 Abstract This paper explores the causes‚ effects and possible solutions of the deforestation of the Amazon Forest. It is important to understand why more than 580‚000 square kilometers of Amazon forest has been destroyed in Brazil since 1980 (Rhett Butler 2012). The main topics of this paper‚ in order to fully explore the issue at hand‚ will include:
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Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) is the military wing of the Colombian Communist Party that was formed in 1964 after Castro’s Cuban revolution. FARC’s ideological goal is to overthrow the democratic government of Colombia and replace it with a Communist regime. The group supports Marxist-Leninist theory of redistribution of wealth by seizing it from the wealthy and giving it to the poor. Also‚ FARC opposes U.S. influence in Colombia
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An Analysis of the Financial Crisis of 2008: Causes and Solutions By Austin Murphy* ________________________________________________________________________ *by Austin Murphy‚ Professor of Finance‚ Oakland University‚ SBA‚ Rochester‚ MI 48309-4493 (248-370-2125; jamurphy@oakland.edu). Electronic copy available at: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1295344 Abstract This research evaluates the fundamental causes of the current financial crisis. Close financial analysis indicates that theoretical
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The M240B Joseph Carlson The M240B is belt-fed‚ gas operated medium machine gun that fires a 7.62x51mm NATO round. It weighs 27.6 pounds‚ has a length of 49.7 inches‚ (The barrel having a length of 24.8 inches) a width of 4.7 inches‚ a height of 10.4 inches‚ and has a maximum range of 3‚725 meters. The maximum effective range of this weapon is 800 meters while mounted on a bipod‚ and 1‚100 meters while mounted on a tripod. Rounds leaving the muzzle of the M240B have a velocity of 2‚800 feet per
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equal treatment of America’s armed service members is one the most pertinent duties of the United States Defense Department. With an annual budget of nearly 550 billion dollars‚ and nearly 3.2 million servicemen and women serving around the world‚ the Defense Department is one of the most important functioning organizations in America’s public sector. With an enormous budget and a bevy of capable leadership Americans have become accustomed to only the best from the armed forces. The men and women who
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analyze the motivation of a criminal. Some individuals are inspired by the thrill of danger‚ welcoming the stimulation of a challenge. Undertaking a crime of this nature is exhilarating for this type of offender. Michael Crichton’s The Great Train Robbery‚ displays Edward Pierce’s unquenchable thirst for a challenging adventure‚ which entails his use of intellect‚ manipulation‚ and wealth to mastermind the greatest theft in Victorian times. The confidence Pierce has in his intellectual ability‚ stimulates
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The Dillinger Robbery Imagine this. One day‚ you’re at a bank‚ casually making a deposit. Then‚ out of nowhere‚ multiple people come inside and start shouting orders at everyone. And then there are lots gunshots at the ceiling and walls. This is what happened on March 13‚ 1934 in the First National Bank‚ right here in Mason City‚ Iowa. Within this essay‚ there will be information on who was involved in the Dillinger Robbery‚ who John Dillinger is‚ and what happened during the robbery. There were
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TOPIC: Explain the causes of stresses. Introduction Life is full of expectations‚ commitments‚ deadlines‚ frustrations and demands. People are faced with stress every day that it has become a way of life. Stress is a response to evens that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some ways. According to Gilabert (2007:10) stress is defined as an emotional reaction occurring in the presence of certain stimuli that usually trigger the body’s coping mechanisms to face the new circumstance.
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Introduction The atmosphere is considered as a great cover that guards the earth’s surface from the full solar radiations during daytime and prevents excessive losses of heat during nighttime. The atmosphere provides a sustaining livable temperature on the planet by maintaining the heat balance of the earth. However‚ humans disregard the atmosphere through activities that contribute in polluting the surrounding. In order to prevent and minimize the air pollution‚ it is essential to understand the
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United States Armed Forces The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States of America. They are composed of the Army‚ Air Force‚ Coast Guard‚ Navy‚ and the Marine Corps. Each branch plays a unique role in the security of America. Whether the country is participating in a conflict or developing the weapons of tomorrow‚ the freedom of America is protected by these branches. The Army‚ Navy‚ and Air Force represent the largest of the five branches‚ each having their own
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