Barbados Sheep
Outline of American History - Chapter 1
Most European emigrants left their homelands to escape politicaloppression, to seek the freedom to practice their religion, orfor adventure and opportunities denied them at home. Between1620 and 1635, economic difficulties swept England. Many peoplecould not find work. Even skilled artisans could earn littlemore than a bare living. Poor crop yields added to the distress.In addition, the Industrial Revolution had created a burgeoningtextile industry, which demanded an ever-increasing supply ofwool to keep the looms running. Landlords enclosed farmlands andevicted the peasants in favor of sheep cultivation. Colonialexpansion became an outlet for this displaced peasant population. ... [Read More]
Hidden Killers 2001 -- The World's Landmine Problem
NotesCountries in bold face are receiving U.S. humanitarian demining assistance.1. Afghanistan: Although landmines cause an estimated 200 casualties a month, the casualty rate is down approximately 50 percent since 1998. Fifty-three percent of landmine/UXO casualties occur in the 18-40 age group. Ninety-six percent of these casualties are male. Amputations occurred in 40 percent of the reported landmine accidents, death in 31 percent, severe, non-permanent injuries in 11 percent, and blindness in 6 percent. Most of the mined areas in Afghanistan are in agricultural fields, irrigation canals, and grazing areas. The most heavily mined regions of Afghanistan are the southern provinces of Helmand, Ghanzi, and Kandahar. The provinces of Pakita, and Nangahar in the east and Herat in the west are also heavily mined. UXO contamination exists on or near the battlefield frontlines and is esp ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Big game ranging from grizzlies, to antelope, caribou, deer, elk, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and moose are seen with frequency and often in the same day in the environs of Calgary. Alberta is a major flyway for migratory birds and a delight for birders seeking geese, pheasant, grouse, partridge, and ptarmigan. Varieties of trout, pike, perch, and pickerel are in Alberta’s lakes. The Bow River, which flows through Calgary, is one of North America’s finest rainbow trout streams for fly-fishing. ... [Read More]
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