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Importance of Seal Hunting to the Canadian Economy
The media is filled with animal activists groups boycotting and banning Canada´s seal hunting. Unfortunately, very little media attention is on what will happen to Canada´s ancient sealers when this group gets its way. Mis-stating information and spreading serious propaganda---who are the real victims?
Words: 1556 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: Nancy L. Young-HouserCanada-Aboriginal Relations Clear the Way for the 2010 Olympic Games
The 2010 Olympic Games were pulled off without too much of a hitch to the unsuspecting. What the average participant or viewer may not have been aware of, were issues that needed to be addressed regarding holding the event on what some in the Canadian Aboriginal Community termed as “stolen lands”. This article outlines some of the issues that needed to be dealt with, and some of the positive outcomes the event created opportunity for. **This article contains citations since the requester asked for MLA style.
Words: 1024 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: Joy CalderwoodNatural Disasters Hit the Poor the Hardest
This 862 word article focuses on how the conditions of poverty leave the poor in both developing and developed nations more vulnerable to the effects of natural disasters. Their inability to recover financially from the aftereffects of a natural disaster is also noted and discussed.
Words: 862 Downloads: 0 Category: Current Events By: Ciele EdwardHaiti Earthquake Disaster – 5 Things You Can Do to Help
This article lists five things that any ordinary person can do to help with the Haiti disaster relief efforts.
Words: 553 Downloads: 4 Category: Current Events By: Nana WestonThe World Celebrates Robert Burns
Each January 25th, enthusiasts around the world celebrate the life and works of 18th century Scottish poet Robert Burns. His championship of the working class inspired immigrants to the new world and his words spoke our national ideals. His bawdy humor also transcended the ages and keeps his memory alive.
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The man noted for being the Father of Green Revolution, Norman Borlaug, has died. He has been credited with bringing agricultural innovations such as high-yield crop varieties to the world, saving millions of people from starvation.
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