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    breeding is the process of breeding animals in human controlled environments‚ in order to increase the population of the selected specie to‚ then‚ release it in its natural habitat. One of the first example has been the reintroduction of the Arabian Oryx; in fact‚ due to a high rate of hunting on this species the Phoenix Zoo started a captive breeding program in 1962‚ and from 9 individuals‚ over 200 young were successfully bred. It is really important to be conscious that people‚ through these programmes

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    FINDINGS: During my analysis of the shareholders of Famous Brands and Sasol I came to find that Sasol has more dividend shareholders than what Famous Brands do‚ and Sasol’s shares are rounded off to the exact amount of shares whereas Famous Brands is only a percentage which is very vague. CSR & ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY SASOL: PROJECTS:  EGTL – value from waste  Uzbekistan – domestic enabler  North America – unlocking value North America – Unlocking value This project is about the contribution

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    Housing the Homeless

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    Housing the Homelessness Contrary to prevalent belief‚ homelessness is an immense issue in the United States‚ like the “purple elephant in the corner of the room.” The numbers of homeless are not concrete due to the struggle of obtaining valid data‚ nevertheless recent research estimates are well into the millions. Personally‚ I am acquainted with homelessness. In 2011 I found myself entangled in the statistics‚ living under a porch and in an art studio. Homelessness has been a problem in the

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    Animals feel pain Animals just like humans have a nervous system which allows them to feel pain. How would you think it would feel if someone was dragging you by a hook that has been punctured right through your cheek or some other part of your body? Would you want to be shot? I DIDNT THINK SO Posted by: ammanuel.mesfin Report Post LikeReplyChallenge 16 28 Yes All Hunting should be Banned. Hunters love to use the following argument >>>"Resources for all creatures is finite. Humans and deer (and

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    Benefits of Ecotourism

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    Lets start with a definition of ecotourism‚ if there is such a thing. For some people‚ it means travel that is environmentally friendly. For others‚ it is a synonym for ethical or responsible travel. It’s a new field and definitions are still evolving. My definition of ecotourism falls somewhere in-between: tourism that has as little impact on the environment as possible‚ that respects local culture and that helps promote livelihoods. Ecotourism is possible anywhere: travel across Africa‚ and

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    To Zoo or Not to Zoo?

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    To Zoo or Not to Zoo? Zoos have been around for hundreds of years and have been enjoyed by millions and millions of people. All around the world‚ zoos provide the public with the chance to see and learn about rare animals. For decades‚ there has been much debate about whether or not zoos should exist. Some people argue that zoos are inhumane and should be closed. However‚ zoos are necessary because they provide us with invaluable knowledge and teach us about the world we live in. As far back as

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    Analysis of Skills Required for Workers in the 21st Century The analysis of skills required for workers in the 21st Century has been categorized into the following three categories: (a) Foundation Skills‚ (b) Competencies‚ and (c) Global Competencies Important Components of Foundation Skills Based on my observations from the conducted research‚ I have discovered that human resource managers see an importance in foundation skills for a worker in the 21st century. Based on my findings‚

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    Benjamin Franklin

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    2003. Print. Morgan‚ Edmund S. Benjamin Franklin. New haven: Yale University Press‚ 2002. Print. Mount‚ Ellis‚ and Barbara A List. Milestones in science and technology: the ready reference guide to discoveries‚ inventions‚ and facts. Phoenix‚ AZ: Oryx Press‚ 1987. Print.

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    Assignment 1 PST311L

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    QUESTION 1 Show how business ideas can be generated by using the following creative methods in Economic Literacy and Entrepreneurship; 1.1 Manipulating existing products (8) This method is used when an entrepreneur uses an existing product and alter or improve it. It is sometimes considered as a new product and very cost effective for small entrepreneurs. An example is where I’ve seen a lady buy wooden spoons in bulk and instead of just reselling them she hand-painted and decorated them. She

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    p.132. Fisher. C. (2007) Researching and Writing a Dissertation‚ A Guide for Business Students‚ 2nd Edition‚ Essex: Pearson Education Limited Cousin‚ G Bowman‚ J. and Branchaw‚ B. (1992). How to write proposals that produce. 1st ed. Phoenix‚ Ariz.: Oryx Press. Minocha. S. (2006) Dissertation Preparation and Research Methods‚ Essex: Pearson Education Limited Wells P.E Learning Skills Council‚ (2005). Learning Skills Council: Agenda For Change. Coventry: LSC‚ pp.12‚21. OFSTED‚ (2014). Handbook for

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