well as several African lakes. During a visit to England in 1865‚ he wrote a story of an Expedition to the Zambezi and its tributaries‚ revealing the commercial possibilities of the Zambezi region. Dr. Livingstone marked the beginning of the invasion of explorers into Africa ’s interior. Sir Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke‚ both from England‚ together explored Somaliland during 1854‚ and located Lake Tanganyika in 1858. Speke who was traveling alone‚ discovered Lake Victoria‚ the main source
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2007‚ CJ Industries (CJI) had just been awarded a 5-year contract with Great Lakes Pleasure Boats amounting to U.S. $10 million per year‚ commencing in July 2008. CJI would be providing a number of key engine components for Great Lakes’ luxury line of pleasure boats. The award marked an important milestone for CJI‚ in that it was the culmination of several years of hard work and dedicated service‚ supplying Great Lakes parts for their boats on an as-needed basis. The contract had significant longterm
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architecture and first-class modern amenities‚ all the while offering the best view of the breathtaking Taal Lake and Volcano. Built in the style of an English Tudor lodge‚ it boasts 261 well-appointed guestrooms equipped with contemporary furnishings and conveniences‚ including a mini-bar‚ cable TV and Wi-Fi access. Choice rooms feature verandas that look out over the lush tropical garden or the majestic lake. Amid rolling greens and rich flora‚ the hotel exudes serenity at its finest in the most picturesque
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deadliest and most destructive natural disasters to ever hit the Great Lakes: killing more than 250 people‚ destroying 19 ships‚ and stranding 19 others. This storm was a blizzard with hurricane-force winds that devastated the Great Lakes Basin. The financial loss in vessels was almost $5 million‚ valued at about $116‚145‚00 in today’s dollars. This storm‚ an extra-tropical cyclone‚ originated as two major storm fronts‚ fueled by the lakes’ relatively warm waters- a seasonal process called “November gale”
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THE ASIAN CARP There has been a growing concern recently in the state of Michigan and several other states over a species of fish known as the Asian carp. Perhaps you’ve seen or heard something on the news. It hasn’t reached the great lakes yet but is expected too in the near future. As an invasive species it devastates native fish species habitat and spawning areas. Along with being a menace to boaters because once startled the fish jump out of the water striking the Boater and causing serious
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Boston‚ Baltimore‚ New York‚ Philadelphia‚ and San Francisco—was due to Chicago’s central geographic position. It was in many ways land-locked because although it sits on Lake Michigan‚ there was no water route to the city from the Atlantic Ocean until the Erie Canal opened in 1825‚ which provided access to the Great Lakes region for shipping and migration of people. Three years later came the first U.S. passenger train‚ the Baltimore & Ohio railroad‚ with a route from a mid-Atlantic city to
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disease’‚ USC News‚ 15 May‚ p1‚ accessed 07/03/2013; Trinidad‚ A 2012‚ ‘Beijing Olympics experiment links air pollution exposure‚ cardiovascular disease’‚ USC News‚ 15 May‚ p1‚ accessed 07/03/2013; Environment110 ‘Pollution ’s Effects on the Great Lakes Ecosystem’ n.d.‚ lecture notes‚ accessed 07/03/2013‚ University of Michigan; Ewan‚ K.B & Pamphlett‚ R 1996‚ ‘Increased inorganic mercury in spinal motor neurons following chelating agents’‚ Neurotoxicology‚ vol.17‚ pp343‚ and Ratnaike‚ R.N 2003‚ ‘Acute
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The Great Water Debate Canada is a country that is well known for being a global competitor due to its vast natural resources. However‚ the trade of some resources has been a subject of argument for many years; specifically water. It is a well-known fact that Canada has a fifth of the world’s fresh water resources. Making Canada the target of many global and domestic arguments ranging from “No Way!” to “Without any doubt‚ certainly!” Beyond personal opinion‚ there is also the issue of whether‚ under
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state of Jammu & Kashmir has never failed to attract tourists from around the world. Those who have visited Kashmir have become its lovers and those who have not; J&K is their dream destination. The lush flower valley‚ snow clad mountains‚ natural lakes‚ the Moghul and Tulip Gardens have all added up to the untainted beauty of Jammu & Kashmir. This northern state of India is blessed with many well -known beautiful destinations and also with gems yet to be discovered by travellers and tourists. Kashmir
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memories‚ I also have been taught a lesson about God always being with me while on my trip to Lake Tahoe. It is known to be an amazing place where families enjoy themselves and vacation like there is no end. People have this perfect vision of beautiful green trees‚ skiing‚ camping‚ and great family memories when reflecting on Lake Tahoe. While I think about the holiday I spent there and listen to the words Lake Tahoe‚ I keep in mind a beautiful location; but also a regretful memory that in the long run
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