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    2013 Killer Whales: Rhetorical Analysis of a Blog Throughout the history of cetacean captivity‚ two orcas have been labeled as murderers. In the winter of 2009‚ at the park known as Loro Parque‚ an orca named Keto killed his trainer‚ Alexis Martinez. Exactly two months later‚ in Sea World Orlando‚ an orca known as Tilikum killed his trainer as well. Tilikum had previously been involved in the deaths of both another trainer and a park visitor. Those that do not support cetacean captivity jumped at

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    Whale Evolution Essay

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    The evolution of whales is brought up more than the evolution of almost any other species. This is not just do to their massive size‚ the evolution of the whale is very unique. During the evolution of the whale‚ it lost it’s legs‚ all of it’s vital systems‚ and has become to a life in water. This is the opposite of what some scientists believe‚ they think that most animals evolved from water dwelling creatures to land creatures. Most details of whale evolution are currently unknown. We do know

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    Norwegian Hunting Whales

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    Do you agree with the Norwegian and Japanese position on permitting the hunting of non-endangered species of whales as a cultural exemption? Fishing and hunting have been for some communities a way of living for several hundred years. This way of living and the methods associated have been part of their identity for generations after generations‚ and in many cases preserved by these communities. Because of the globalization‚ the world is becoming a “global village” where some powerful countries feel

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    Whale Rider Essay

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    Whale Rider” Extra Credit Questions Name ________________________________________ Class Start Time ___________ 1. What object does the grandfather throw overboard a boat (and expects will be retrieved)? a. his father’s brass heirloom pistol b. his traditional chief’s necklace c. his sacred black harpoon d. his sacred smoking pipe e. his radio 2. What is the central conflict in “Whale Rider”? a. How do indigenous societies keep their traditions and yet accept change? b. How

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    Niki Caro directed the film ’The Whale Rider’. She has used a number of cinematic techniques in this film to create atmosphere and sometimes show what the character is feeling. These three well-used techniques are camera shots‚ lighting and sound and dialogue. By using these techniques Niki has created a film that is emotionally connected to the viewers. Firstly‚ Niki Caro has used lighting incredibly well in this film. For some scenes in the film the lighting effects used gives us an insight into

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    that looks like a whale‚ the whales and their relation to the people whose legend are told‚ carvings‚ interior designs in the meeting house and food prove this. In !972‚ the then Prime Minister read his first book and decided that Ihimaera would be valuable in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During his time with Foreign Affairs he worked for the New Zealand High Commission in Canberra and spent four years in New York and Washington‚ two of them as New Zealand consul. The Whale Rider was written

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    Antam Goncalves Captivity

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    In 1441‚ captivity and future enslavement existed in the form of desire and impression. Antam Goncalves‚ a young‚ inexperienced captain of a ship‚ was set to ship out to west africa to gather mundane items‚ such as oils and golds. As ideas of promotion popped up‚ Goncalves initiated capturing captives from their destination. With bringing back live captives and returning back to portugal‚ Goncalves captured a high status man. The name of the prisoner was named Adhu‚ a man of royalty‚ a member of

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    Held and Hein study

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    Held and Hein There are two 2 strengths and 2 weaknesses using animals or humans in Held and Hein study. First of all‚ strengths of using animals are animals do not have social influence. Compared to people‚ they are more likely to be adapted after they carry out the experiment and experimenters also do not have to worry about side effects. People might suffer serious long-term psychology harms after the experiment. In addition‚ even though it is unethical‚ we can deprive the animals like able

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    Whale Wars Essay

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    3/3/2013 The Whale Wars Every December‚ a fleet of hungry‚ evil whaling vessels set sail from Japan to commence their annual hunt on the minke and humpback whales in the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary in the Southern Ocean. At the same time there is a crew of passionate volunteers making ready their vessels to make the same journey to the Southern Ocean‚ but they are not going there to whale. They are going there to do whatever is necessary to make sure Japan does not kill any whales as it is

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    of the Grey Whale The overexploitation of a species is a factor that mankind is now growing a great concern. With advancing technology the fishing industry has catapulted its pace at capturing the treasures from our seas. With the high demand of the public consumers wanting shrimp and fresh seafood the supply of these species is diminishing. There are also fishing expeditions of fresh and saltwater that are being trapped for the aquarium trade and fished for sport. The Grey whale weighs over

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