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    Loggerhead Sea Turtle

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    Caretta caretta is commonly called the "Loggerhead" sea turtle due to their overly large heads‚ which are comprised of a horny beak that is significantly thicker than in other sea turtles. This species is the largest hard-shelled turtle in the world. Loggerhead turtles have large heads (when compared to other species of marine turtles) and strong‚ muscular jaws (which help them crush prey such as crabs and lobsters). The loggerhead sea turtle is a marine mammal that grows quite large. Adults of

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    |”Haroun and the Sea of Stories” follows the pattern of the heroic tale.In this genre of narrative‚ first seen in Greek literature‚the hero starts an adventure to search his home and to reestablish order of the world.During the quest‚the hero confront many tests that threaten to doom him and his expedition.The climax of the novel is an epic battle between good and evil. Not a few critics have already showed the many references which Haroun and the Sea of Stories makes to ancient Indian and Persian

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    associated with horses‚ seen in the crashing of waves on the shore. He is also believed to be the force behind earthquakes‚ an odd expansion of the power of a sea god‚ but possibly due to the association between earthquakes and tsunamis in Greece. Some scholars believe he was first a god of the earth and earthquakes‚ and only later took on the role of sea god. Poseidon’s Appearance: Poseidon is a bearded‚ older man usually pictured with seashells and other sealife. Poseidon often holds a trident. If

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    The Infinite Sea Theme

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    The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey is a science fiction novel about a group of teenagers who save the world from an alien invasion on Earth. In the book‚ an alien species takes over the world and tries to wipe out the human species. A few teenagers named Ben‚ Cassie‚ Ringer‚ Sammy‚ Teacup‚ Dumbo‚ Poundcake‚ Evan‚ and Megan join together to try to stop the aliens from taking over the world. They have to fight through many obstacles to persevere and succeed. The theme of this novel is that courage

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    Sea Basing Advantages

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    the same position as you‚ I had never heard of Sea Basing. I agree that Sea Basing has potential benefits. When we look at Sea Basing from a joint perspective it can be useful to all forces to some degree. “Seabasing is a potential avenue toward the joint development of the Army Afloat Strategic Flotilla and the MPF(F) as well as the Army Austere Access High Speed Sealift and the Navy’s Rapid Strategic Lift Ship.”1 In this instance we can see that Sea Basing can be useful for the U.S. Army. With

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    Aral Sea Disaster

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    The Aral Sea Disaster  Abstract  The Aral Sea and the entire Aral Sea basin area have achieved worldwide notoriety due to the environmental disaster. The example of the Aral Sea disaster has sent a signal to the entire international community demonstrating how fast and irrevocable the environmental system can be ruined if there is no long-term thinking and planning in place. This paper gives a broad overview of the policies that have resulted in dying of the forth-largest inland body of water.

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    Old Man and the Sea

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    Jolene Wold English 102-002 6 April 2011 Victory or Defeat Ernst Hemingway’s story‚ The Old Man and the Sea‚ the main character Santiago faces many challenges during his time at sea. Ultimately‚ The Old Man and the Sea is a tale of victory shown through Santiago’s attitudes and actions. For instance‚ Santiago’s confidence makes him victorious. Manolin is not allowed to fish with Santiago because his father does not have faith Santiago will catch any fish. Santiago reassures Manolin he will

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    The Old Man and the Sea

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    own niche. “If there is a hurricane‚ you always see the signs of it in the sky for days ahead‚ if you are at sea. They do not see it ashore because they do not know what to look for‚ he thought. The land must make a difference too‚ in the shape of the clouds. But we have no hurricane coming now.”(Page 51) Hemingway theorizes that in life unexpected collisions will occur. Just as the sea creates storms life creates storms. Those who live life to the fullest will be the least affected by these storms

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    Sherman's march to the Sea

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    Title: Sherman’s March to the Sea Name: Institution: Name of Facilitator: Course Name and Number: Date: Abstract This paper describes a campaign that helped decide the American Civil War. A General of the Union army named William Tecumseh Sherman helped lead a campaign that started in Georgia go the sea in Savannah‚ and finish to help aid the main forces in the Carolinas. During this march the soldiers lived off the land and the Southern people’s food and burning anything

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    Poseidon: God Of The Seas

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    Poseidon is the god of the seas. He is protector of all aquatic features.(Poseidon Poseidon) He is the god of earthquakes.(Poseidon Poseidon) He can shatter any object with the touch of his mighty trident and can make the world shake causing an earthquake.(Poseidon Poseidon) He has the ability to shape shift. He is the creator of the horse. He is the brother of Hades‚ Demeter‚ Hestia‚ Hera‚ and Zeus. He is the husband of Amphitrite.(Poseidon poseidon) He is posiedon! However‚ it was no easy feat

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