The U.S. has used animals in the military since it was first started with the use of horses as transportation. The use of pigeons as mail carriers and dogs to sniff out bombs are just a couple of many modern day examples. But it wasn’t until the use of dolphins that people, other than PETA, felt something was morally wrong. The Navy's Marine Mammal Program began in 1960 with two goals. First, the Navy wanted to study the sonar capabilities of dolphins and beluga whales to learn how to design better…
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My initial reaction to the articles we read was of questioning towards the military. I am a firm believer in putting animals needs right next to ours, not after. When I learned how these animals, specifically the whales, dolphins, and porpoises, were being affected by the sonar, I was disturbed. My first thoughts were, "How could anyone in their right mind, one, hurt and kill helpless animals using this technology, and two, continue to use the technology that is killing these animals in the first…
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Players are distracted when their teammates protest during games, which causes some players to play worse. The teammates are highly distracted when their fellow teammates kneel during the anthem, thus making the protest futile. When NFL players refuse to stand during the National Anthem, their protest is ineffective. There are better ways to show the world their views than that. Some veterans believe the National Anthem protests are disrespectful, and the athletes should pick a more civil way to…
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inmates so they don’t know prison layouts -- No prison yard. No one has escaped; 1 person has won an appeal... Black dolphin is a final destination -- the end; can’t go any further. Only way to leave is when dead. Dog, handler, senior officer and 3 employees; never left alone... bent over head down, arms…
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Consequence of Sonar Use on Marine Life With the birth of marine warfare, the military struggled with seeing underneath the water. They needed a way to map the ocean to find old shipwrecks or to navigate around oceanic structures and a way to locate potential enemies. This search came with the answer of sonar. Sonar use has grown and developed over the years and the consequences are now being recognized. Whale and dolphin strandings have been recorded near Naval sites within hours of their sonar testing…
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Naval Aviation Museum will be sure to please the entire family. Visiting on a day the Blue Angels practice formations and breathtaking performances will make you feel pride in being an American no doubt. Bare in mind, this museum is located on a military installation and you will be required to present identification for all individuals entering the facility. BLUE WAHOO STADIUM The Blue Wahoo Stadium is one of the most premier facilities in minor league baseball. The view alone is spectacular as…
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after Honduran landowners deported several thousand Salvadorans. Five thousand people ultimately died in what is called “the football war” because it broke out during a soccer game between the two countries. By threatening economic sanctions and military intervention, the Organization of American States (OAS) induced El Salvador to withdraw. Ecology: The region is considered a biodiversity…
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Expeditionary Medal, Kosovo Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Navy Arctic Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, NATO Kosovo Medal, Expert Pistol Medal, Expert Rifle Medal, Silver and Gold Dolphins from Submarine Warfare Insignia. In addition to his military awards, Quinton received a Master's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, with certifications in Forensic Criminology and Victim Services. Before his Master's, Quinton received a Bachelor's…
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Growing up in a military household gave me the opportunity to travel the world and experience different people and places. I can honestly say that these experiences have shaped my life in indescribable ways. I was born in Japan. My mother is from Hong Kong and my father is an American. I am very fortunate that I have been able to learn all about the various cultures and languages from the U.S., Hong Kong, and Japan since I was little. I believe that communication is one of my greatest strengths.…
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Episode 2 – Air Date 1/26/2014 Episode Key Talking Points : From Switzerland – economic meeting Talk with Iranian president for talks moving forward. What will they do if Israel bombed them? Japan prime minister, turning around economy, Japanese dolphin hunts. Egypt prime minister, Egyptian revolution has it gone badly array. Fareed’s Take: Inequality concerns. Worlds 85 richest people own as much as the poorest 3.5 billion but together. The 6 heirs to Walmart have a net worth bigger than the…
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