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Unless whaling is restricted, all whaling stocks will ultimately be depleted. The whale populations around the world have plummeted since the late 19th and early 20th century. Some of these great animals have become extinct while others are in great danger of becoming extinct. The main culprit in their demise is man. Mankind, knowingly and…

The techniques of brainwashing and mind control involve manipulating an individual’s perception, cognition, emotions, decision-making, and behavior over time so that they lose their freedom of choice (“Mind Control Today”). Formerly limited to authoritarian and totalitarian governments, these methods are now used by advertising companies and mass media. The consequences of adopting these tactics for…

[pic] The etymology of term ‘Panchatantra’ suggests that it is a combination of two words, ‘Pancha’ (five) and ‘Tantra’ (practice/ principle). So, the five principles or practices illustrated by Panchatantra are ‘Mitra Bhedha’ (Loss of Friends), ‘Mitra Laabha’ (Gaining Friends), ‘Suhrudbheda’ (Causing discord between Friends), ‘Vigra ha’ (Separation) and ‘Sandhi’ (Union). Here are provided some…

Definition Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a nondegenerative, noncongenital insult to the brain from an external mechanical force, possibly leading to permanent or temporary impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions, with an associated diminished or altered state of consciousness. The definition of TBI has not been consistent and tends to vary according to specialties…

Introduction Spinach is a eucaryotic photoautotroph, contains works cells and appears to be green, this suggests that it contains chlorophyll given that chlorophyll reflects green visible radiation ( Mazia & A ; Tyler, 1963 ). Photoautotrophs are beings that use photosynthesis to prolong themselves with foods ( Cavendish, 2004 ). In works cells photosynthesis takes…

Introduction Slow lorises are a group of five species of strepsirrhine primates, which make up the genus Nycticebus. Found in South and Southeast Asia, they range from Bangladesh and Northeast India in the west to the Philippines in the east, and from the Yunnan province in China in the north to the island of Java…

The horse dealer’s daughter D. H. Lawrences’s The Horse Dealer’s Daughter is a story of a young woman named Mabel who has recently discovered that her family has lost all of its money. This is a problem because unlike her brothers’ ability to go out in the world and earn back their money, Mabel has nowhere…

The elderly is often seen as one of the most vulnerable groups in society. As Americans age they are faced with additional challenges to their health, finances and even family relationships. The aging process becomes even more strenuous on those who are unable to adequately meet the financial requirements of health care and health services….

Born in Concord, Massachusetts, he was a philosopher, naturalist, abolitionist, and poet. He came from a humble family with two older siblings named Helen and John Jar, as well as a younger sister named Sophia. During his time at Harvard College from 1833 to 1837, he focused on studying philosophy, mathematics, and science. However, he…

Mangroves are trees that grow in tropical and subtropical intertidal zones. These areas are tough places for plants to grow. During low tides intertidal zones are exposed to air. During high tides they’re covered by salt water. They flood frequently. The soil is poor. But mangrove trees survive and even thrive in these harsh conditions….