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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the deforestation of the Amazon. This discussion emphasizes the social and geographic
background, the impact of deforestation on the Amazon's people and resources, and the causes as well as some proposed solutions to the problem.

In an editorial statement, ... noted that the Amazon rain forest in Brazil contains . . . nearly one third of all the world's tropical forest--and a greater variety of plants than any other country. The Amazon has more types of fish than in all the rivers of Europe; the trees are home to more species of bird than in all the forests of North America."

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An in-depth paper about the need to produce a brand for Turkey, which can be marketed internationally as the tourist attraction of the country.

1. Introduction.
2. Background and Trends
3. Government Policies Towards Industry
4. International Tourism Marketing
4.1. Turkey as a Tourism Destination
4.2. Market Segmentation
4.3. Marketing Communication
5. TTO's Branding Strategy and the Core Values
6. Brand Personality and Identity
7. Impact of European Union Policies
8. The Challenge of External Environment Policy
9. Conclusion

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"During the last four decades tourism has become one of the world's largest and fastest growing industries. As an industry, tourism in 1996 directly and indirectly generated and supported 204 million jobs world-wide, equivalent to more than 10% of the world's workforce - a figure which is forecast to rise to over 11% during the first years of the new millennium. Tourism is in other words of great economic importance and new "tourism areas" are constantly being developed, implying that consumers have even more destinations available to choose from when going on vacation. Moreover, people are traveling increasingly, among other things due to more flexible working hours and rising levels of disposable income. Furthermore, transportation networks have become more efficient which makes it possible to travel to any destination in the world within relatively few hours. The growing importance of tourism implies that national tourism boards around the world face intensive competition in the battle of attracting tourists. Hence, tourism marketers are faced with the challenge of developing new and different marketing strategies that will differentiate a destination from its competitors."

Tags:brand, market, segment, vacation

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This paper describes what the Alaska National Wildlife Refuge actually is. It covers the pros and cons of drilling for oil in the refuge from political, economical, religious perspectives. It gives the writer's opinion on the topic, which is NOT to drill in the refuge. It then gives alternative ideas to drilling and backs them up with facts from credible sources like the U.S. Geological Survey.

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"An environmental masterpiece to be preserved, or an economic opportunity waiting to be tapped? This is the debate that has been persistent around the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for over 40 years. It is also a mainstream argument for many environmental philosophies. Pro-drilling advocates tend to take on Judeo-Christian beliefs, while anti-drilling organizations stick with conservation or preservationist values. These two groups portray their views over the internet using many types of representation, false or not, to convince readers their position is correct. Both sides have their pros and cons, but my opinion on the topic is that drilling for oil in the ANWR is a poor idea due to inevitable environmental complications."

Tags:alaska, alternative, anwr, beliefs, crisis, drilling, economical, economy, energy, ideas, national, oil, political, refuge, religious, wildlife

Abstract
This paper explains that financing trade with Ethiopia would be a risky business venture but could also be very rewarding if the right trade resources are put in place to reduce the associated risks. The author points out that the credit restrictions are so significant they prevent many entrepreneurs the opportunity of trading with the country: The risk verse the cost is simply unaffordable for many. The paper relates that the labor costs of doing business in Ethiopia would be very affordable due to the poverty levels in the country; however, the cost of shipping the goods or materials needed in the process could offset the savings on labor.

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"The question remains, what is it that would persuade or deter me from financing trade with Ethiopia? The first issue that comes to mind is the financial security associated to trading with a country that has not made any forward advancement in the wake of the viable trade market. Predominantly, the entire continent has not proven any gain or improvements when it comes to implementing a sound financial system that would support a good foreign trade program. The instability of the banking institutions allow very limited financing terms and amounts that are offered to investors that seek trade with Ethiopia."

Tags:government, risks, costs, credit, shipping

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"The ability to return to a specific location or to know the exact position of where one is has been a major dilemma since our evolution into a bipedal organism. Prior to the introduction of sophisticated navigational systems, humans found their way around the planet using the stars, recognizable landforms, or by marking trails so that the return to an initial location is possible.

The necessity of a more precise system of navigation began to appear as a result of military interventions throughout the world. This need to know where soldiers were located on a battlefield or where a ship was headed to led to the development of our modern Global positioning system (GPS) system."

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In this paper the 3 major regions of India are analyzed geographically, looking at the weather patterns, topographical regions, agriculture and climate. The impact of geography on the people of India is also looked at, primarily by looking at the geographic problems in the nation They include population density and a heavy dependence on few industries.

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"When studying the land that makes up India, it is important to realize the diversity that abounds in the different regions of the nation. There are three main sections that India can be split into: the Himalayas, the Indo-Gangetic Plain, and the Peninsula. The Himalayan Mountain range is present in India along the northern border, and especially in the northwest corner of the country. There are numerous peaks of various sizes, but the most notable are Mount Nanda Devi and the Godwin-Austen, which lies in disputed territory. There is also an area known as the Lesser Himalayas, which serves as a transition area between the mountainous regions of the north and the central plains. The Himalayas are a key component in the weather dynamics of all of Southern Asia, and India especially depends on them. India has 4 major seasons: winter in December until February; summer from March until May; monsoons from the southwest in June until September; and monsoons from the northeast in October and November."

Tags:density, himalayan, population, problems, soil

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"This paper will be concerned with earthquakes caused by the San Andreas Fault in the state of California. There are numerous earthquake fault systems to be found throughout California; however, the San Andreas Fault is by far the largest and "most conspicuous in the state".

Approximately 650 miles long, it is clearly the longest fault in the state. In addition, it is one of the deepest, dropping as far as 20 or 30 miles into the earth's crust at certain points. The San Andreas Fault varies widely in width throughout its stretch. In some sections, the fault is less than 100 yards wide. However, in other locations, the San Andreas Fault is "several hundred yards to a mile or more in width and is interlaced with any number of sub-parallel fault lines". The San Andreas Fault basically runs along the Coast Mountains which follow the ... "

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This paper examines the growing threat of maritime piracy taking place of the coast of Somalia. The paper first explains that the pirates, who operate off the coast of Somalia, are assumed to be members of warring rebel factions within the war-torn nation. The paper then reviews the history of attacks and the world reaction to them. Specific acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia are also described. With no official naval or coast guard forces and a weak central government at best, Somalia is helpless to deal with the problem of maritime piracy off of its own coastline. The paper concludes that, if the international community does not respond to quell these attacks, the piracy problem will continue.

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"For instance, the Dutch ship Zeven Provincien and the USS Roosevelt were called to intervene in the April 2006 hijacking of a South Korean fishing trawler, but the pirates were able to get the vessel into Somali waters before any sufficient response could be mounted. The pirates have become increasingly sophisticated and aggressive in their attempts to capture the crews and the ships that they are operating. In one reported attack, pirates faked a distress signal in order to lure good Samaritan vessels into a vulnerable position where they could be captured."

Tags:brazenness, trade routes, modus operandi, aggressive response, territorial waters

Abstract
An examination of the climatic global changes taking place. The author discusses the types of climatic changes occurring and their effects on certain geographical areas and on the environment. Also, a look at their long term impacts on society as a whole.

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"Since the mid-1970's, scientists reported, the average global surface temperature has increased at a rate of about 3.5 degrees per century -- about the same rate estimated for the 21st century if emissions of waste industrial gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are not reduced. By comparison, the world has warmed by 5 to 9 degrees since the depths of the last ice age, 18,000 to 20,000 years ago."

Tags:geography, environment

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This paper describes how greenhouse gases contribute to global warming. It begins by describing how greenhouse gases occur in the atmosphere. It discusses the importance of greenhouse gases and then describes what causes the harmful greenhouse effect. Finally, the paper describes the negative impact of the greenhouse effect on the Earth's environment.

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"Greenhouse gases are components of the atmosphere that contribute to the warming of the Earth. Some greenhouse gases occur naturally in the atmosphere, such as: water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and ozone. Human activities have increased the concentrations of these gases over time. The burning of fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas as well as other activities like deforestation, has lead to higher concentrations of Carbon dioxide. Live stock, paddy rice farming and losses of pipelines have lead to higher concentration of methane in the atmosphere. Activities, such as the use of nitrogenous fertilizers for agricultural reasons, and the burning of vegetation, have increased the nitrous oxide concentrations. The only greenhouse gas that is not directly affected by human activity is water vapor (Greenhouse gas, 2007)."

Tags:global, warming, fossil, fuels, methane