HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The history of port development in Nigeria dates back to the middle of 19th century. This was long after the onset of sea borne trade and transactions which followed the adventures of early explorations on the African coasts. Initial efforts towards provision of facilities for ocean going vessels were the attempts to open up the entrance to the Lagos Lagoon. Considerable littoral drift occurred along this coast; and the constantly shifting channels in the bar at the entrance
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the Caribbean islands‚ decolonization‚ economic modernization and the globalization of tourism. When most of the islands became independent from foreign rule they needed to build up a working economy. Some of the bigger more resource rich island nations started to produce and export goods but many of the smaller island states did not have this opportunity. When tourism started to grow‚ both types of islands benefitted a lot from it‚ but it was the most important for the smaller islands that had basically
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Authority in the public services Authority means the right or power to enforce rules or give orders. To do this they need legislations to enforce their laws‚ to function properly the uniformed pubic services need to have legislations. The extent of authority relates to the limit of control held by an individual or organisation. The limit of control is governed by the job description of the role‚ as well as the jurisdiction‚ with authority coming either from statute or company policy. An example
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As the island grew closer‚ Elluel knew that something was wrong. Whether it was the sinking feeling in his stomach‚ or just seasickness‚ the elf did not know. A feeling at the base of his stomach was urging him to come here‚ by the will of Gaia herself. If the mother of earth had instructed him so‚ it must have been seriously grave indeed. It may have been considered foolish to approach the island with a small pathetic ship‚ but time was of the essence. Billowing clouds dotted the sky‚ but they seemed
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of their lives. As long as the military provides free training and schooling there will always be people enough who will volunteer. The U.S. military has plenty of volunteers who sign up for duty. With enough benefits due to military service‚ plenty of Americans sign up willingly every year. Military service in the United States should never be mandatory. If the war is justified‚ enough people will join the force of their own volition. I can see the benefits of having mandatory military service‚ and
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Recycling in America: It’s not that hard In America‚ the choice to recycle is in the hands of each individual‚ but many choose the easy choice over the right choice. Recycling is important to us in so many ways but the lack of education and recycling resources available can make it a difficult process. Recycling improves many areas in our lives‚ even if we haven’t caught on yet. It is a constant effort‚ but one that could have endless benefits and it is never too late to start. Most people
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Mandatory or Voluntary Vaccinations G124/ENC1101 Section 09 English Composition - 2013 Summer Quarter September 9‚2012 Katrema Beasley Mandatory or Voluntary Vaccinations The first smallpox vaccine was discovered a few centuries ago and since that time there has been controversy of voluntary or mandatory vaccinations this is something every parent must face when having a child. To vaccinate or not to vaccinate‚ parents making this decision must weigh the risks‚ the cost‚ and the long
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time‚ opportunity or guidance to participate in physical activities. The ideal place in which students would be able to find adequate time‚ opportunity and guidance are in the high schools themselves. Politicians and educators responsible for the mandatory physical education program at the junior high school levels (grades eight to ten) should be applauded for this‚ but frowned upon for not enforcing it on senior high school students (grades 11 and 12). Physical Education is defined as "the process
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has played an exceptional role in shaping the history and culture of America: Ellis Island. You may be wondering what is Ellis Island? Well‚ Ellis Island was the center of US immigration in the late 1800s and the early 1900s.Where immigrants from all over came to start a new life in the United States of America. Ellis Island is located in the Port of New York and New Jersey. I remember learning about Ellis Island in 3rd grade and actually going there made me understand a lot more‚ on a more personal
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Ellis Island‚ a historical landmark‚ an iconic symbol‚ a national treasure. These are a few descriptions of what Ellis Island means to the American people. Taught to American children as early as elementary school‚ "For more than 60 years‚ Ellis Island was the gateway to the United States for millions of immigrants." Ellis Island is a centerpiece of United States immigration history. The history that revolves around Ellis Island is ingrained in our education‚ our culture‚ and our politics as Americans
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