THE HAMBURG RULES: DID IT INCREASE THE LIABILITY OF THE CARRIER? BY KWEKU GYAN AINUSON (Under The Direction of Professor Gabriel Wilner) ABSTRACT The Convention on the Carriage of Goods by Sea (Hamburg rules) was hoped to provide a uniform modern commercial code for the international carriage of goods by sea. However‚ after 26 years after the diplomatic conference and nearly 13 years after it came into force‚ the rules have not been ratified by the world’s major maritime powers. The main
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I stand on the edge of the carrier with my hands on my hips‚ extremely annoyed. Annoyed that Jensen is being so stubborn‚ though I’m not surprised. When is he not being stubborn? But right now is not the best time. The carrier is set down in the middle of a small field with tall woodland surrounding us from all angles. The sky has a great view of us and so does anyone watching from satellites. We’re practically sitting ducks‚ just waiting for the Order to shoot us down. We’re right in the open
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quantified‚ the logic presented across these six components can help the prospective customer in this ‘‘make’’ versus ‘‘buy’’ decision. The summation of evidence presented in this paper suggests that shippers who value relationships with specific carriers will seek to avoid neutral‚ public ETMs as a first option for transportation procurement services. The Internet offers substantial savings for assembling information‚ bargaining‚ and execution support‚ but represents a good value in total only when
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thousands‚ if not millions. Prader-Willi Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes obesity‚ intellectual disability‚ and shortness in height. PWS was first described by Swiss doctors Andrea Prader‚ Alexis Labhart‚ and Heinrich Willi in 1956 based on the clinical characteristics of nine children they examined. PWS is recognized as the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity. It is estimated that in one 12‚000 to 15‚000 people has Prader-Willi syndrome. Although considered as
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Prader Willi Syndrome Prader Willi syndrome‚ or more commonly known as PWS is a disorder that causes “obesity‚ intellectual disability‚ and shortness in height” (Mayo Clinic). PWS is a not a common disorder. According to MNT‚ it is estimated that “one in 25‚000 people have PWS in the US and it affects an estimated 350‚000 to 400‚000 people worldwide.” However‚ PWS is the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity that has been identified to date in genetic clinics. There is
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There was conceivably no building type in the United States that represented the Twentieth Century more than the skyscraper. It established the political‚ industrial‚ and technological ability of the new world becoming the major architectural symbol of America. Urban hubs‚ such as Chicago and New York‚ developed concentrated groups of towers that prevailed the city skylines‚ as cathedrals had done centuries earlier in other parts of the world. The origin of the skyscraper or structures of
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Risky Business In the 1983 smash hit Risky Business‚ director Paul Brickman takes his audience on a wild ride through Chicago. The film spans across the Chicago land area‚ and beyond. From a small high school‚ to a world famous hotel‚ it really shows what Chicago is made of. But it also holds a dark side to itself‚ when the dangerous and socially perverse world of prostitution comes into play. Joel Goodman‚ played by Tom Cruise‚ is an average high school senior. He has regrets and doubts
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Running head: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS Construction Materials and Methods Used in the Building of Burj Khalifa Submitted to: Dr. Gary Winek In partial fulfillment of the requirements in: TECH 1260 By Shawn H. Harper Texas State University–San Marcos November‚ 2013 Abstract Located in Dubai‚ the Burj Khalifa (Burj Dubai) is currently the World’s tallest building after being completed in 2010. At 2‚717 feet tall‚ the tower has 163 stories‚ most are
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What is the Fastest Elevator in the World? on December 22‚ 2010 What is the fastest elevator in the world? Is it that cool glass one from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? No‚ it isn’t! Although it could be rather interesting if you had Willy Wonka as your elevator companion—at least you would not be bored if the elevator broke down between floors 176 and 177. So‚ what is the fastest elevator in the world? The REAL fastest elevator in the world can be found in the world’s tallest building‚ Taipei
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My Favorite Place. My favorite place is Dubai. Dubai is my favorite place because of the spectacularviews and scenery the city holds. It is also accommodates huge skyscrapers thattower the lavish city reflecting the heat of the searing sun. Dubai is great as ithosts beautiful beaches with crystal clear water with rippling waves cooling the city’s residents . Golden sand is also complementary for a lovely walk across thebeach.Dubai has amazing views and scenery that would astonish anyone who has
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