...A Man's Best Friend A man's best friend is one that is always there for him through tough obstacles and hardships in life. George Orwell once stated, "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." The relationship humans tend to have within the animal kingdom is not as civilized as it should be. When looking at it from a moral and religious perspective, humans should treat all animals equally. Statistics have shown that in developed countries such as the United States, animals such as dogs are treated far better than other animals. The question then arises, why do dogs get treated more diligently while other animals with the same mental capacity get slaughtered and consumed? By looking at "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathon Foer, the perception of why one should not think of dogs as superior animals and why the idea of consuming a dog should not be looked down upon in society will be thoroughly analyzed and examined. People in the United States think it’s morally wrong to eat dogs since it is a household pet. The same people who don’t eat dogs, eat other animals such as pigs, chickens, and cows, which is questionable because they still devour animals that are necessary to the environment and society today. In "Let Them Eat Dog" by Jonathon Foer, the author gives logical reasons on why we should eat dog, and why it is not harmful to the society in any manner. It's legal in 44 states to eat dog, and dog meat poses no greater health risk than any other meat....
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...mammal was cloned in 1997. Cloning is the process in which an exact genetic copy of an organism is made. The first successful cloning was of Dolly the sheep. Though this was a huge stride for the scientific community, there has been many public riots against this action. Over the years scientists have researched and there has been several successful cloned animals; however, there have been many unsuccessful clonings. Throughout its history, cloning has overcome many obstacles. Scientists have discovered three types of cloning, anyhow, it is still not well received in society today. The founders of modern genetics, took the first steps in re-evaluating the previous theories used for cloning. August Weismann, Professor of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy at the University of Freiburg, proposed that cells can be manipulated by similar genetic organisms (Beale 2). Soon after Weismann’s theory was given public attention, two other scientists tried experimenting with his theory on manipulating similar organisms. During this time of trial and error, most of the animals used were small, such as: frogs, bird eggs, mice, and...
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...Outline for Junior Research Paper on Controversial Issue Title: I. Introduction A. Attention Getter (Question, Startling/Interesting Statistic, Startling Statement, Anecdote, Quotation, etc.) B. Description and definition of the issue (What is global warming?) C. Importance of the issue (How does it impact our society?) D. Applicable law (If you have research on recent laws regarding your issue place it here. If not, delete it.) E. Thesis: Your perspective (argument) on the issue based on three main points. 1. Example Thesis: Human cloning should not be legalized because it is dangerous, expensive, and unethical. II. Brief Overview of Opposing Position A. Describe the basic view point of the opposition 1. Initially, many would argue that cloning should be legalized because it may cure diseases. B. Provide the supporting arguments and facts (supported by references to texts and well-known authorities) 1. For example, some scientists say that cloning may provide clues to genetic mapping and diseases (Bogo 1). 2. Additionally, research seems to show that cloning allows individuals to have a “back-up” of their specific blood, plasma, and even organs (Samson 2). C. Elaborate/Analysis and summary of perspective A: 1. To summarize, supporters...
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...Recently, we have all seen the controversy over whether or not we should attempt to clone. If you haven't heard: A group of scientists in Scotland announced the birth of a sheep cloned from embryonic cells, presaging Dolly. Dolly's was the birth heard round the world. The first mammal ever cloned from a single adult cell, she was living proof that scientists had solved one of the most challenging problems of cell biology. Her creation raised a troubling question: Can humans, too, be cloned? And if so, Should humans be able to play God? Cloning has been an idea that the world has awaited and feared for decades. Cloning has been around since the 1950s when 2 scientists made a frog from tadpole cells. In the 60s, scientists cloned frogs again, but this time using cells from older tadpoles. What has just happened recently is the cloning of a mammal. The sheep named Dolly. A MAMMAL born from a single adult cell. The question is: Is cloning good or evil? Some say this is one of the most remarkable breakthroughs of science history. Man Creates Life. Amazing. But, let's rethink this.. Is the ability for man to create life (in a sense play god), is this a good thing or a bad thing? Why would it be a bad thing? This is an incredible breakthrough of scientific history. This area of microbiology needs to be further explored. There are several advantages that cloning may serve. A child needs a bone marrow transplant within the next two years. You could clone a copy and retrieve...
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...\While the history of cloning is relatively short, understanding how cloning came about is important to understanding the greater debate surrounding cloning. At the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland, in July 1996, scientists produced the first animal cloned from an adult cell. Dolly the sheep was born early in 1997, shocking the scientific community and the world. Dolly was created through a process called cell nuclear replacement. A mammary cell of a six-year-old white Welsh Mountain sheep was transferred into the egg shell of a Scottish Blackface ewe (Calhoun Cash 2). Since Dolly’s birth, other species have been cloned as well, including mice, cattle, pigs, goats, rabbits, and cats (Calhoun Cash 2). Dolly’s birth and the development...
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...What does the future have in store for us? Scientist are starting to look into human cloning and the purpose for doing so is to have organ transplants and for experimentation. We have already cloned animals and the reason they do it, is mainly for testing. But, it did take a lot of tries before they could actual clone anything. One case that was heard around the world was the sheep called “Dolly”. She was produced by reproductive cloning and this all happens inside a laboratory. One day, scientists hope that a clone would be able to be used to treat serious diseases and failing organs. But, will it be possible. We do have advance technology and intelligent scientists with ambitious ideas. It would be cool but it is morally wrong because just with the first successful cloned human embryo can dominate the world....
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...In 1996 in Scotland, Dr. Ian Wilmut, a Scottish scientist, “took an ovum from an ewe [sheep], sucked out the nucleus with its unique DNA, and then fused the ovum with a cell (with its own DNA) from the donor,” (Fr. William Saunders). From this technique, it created an ewe called Dolly, who was an exactly identical to the original donor. After she made headlines, people were curious and the question arises, “If this can be done with animals, why not with human beings?” (Fr. William Saunders). The Catholic Church believes human cloning is wrong because it is immoral and it undermines the dignity of a human being. By using human cloning it violates the fundamental principles of on which human rights are based on and it violates the principle upon...
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...company of fellow shepherds. There was nothing special about one who tended and kept sheep. But God saw something special in these lowly men. Looking into the lives of many great men and women in the Bible used significantly by God, you shall find that at least at one time they were shepherds—Rachel, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and David. The first man whose sacrifice is recorded to have pleased God was a shepherd: Abel. Unlike Cain, Abel gave God a sacrifice of his first. As we have already seen, the sacrifice of the first of one’s fruits signified total dedication of all the fruits to God, from whom all good things come. Abel honored God. In response to God’s question after he had killed his brother, “Where is your brother Abel?” Cain mocked his brother’s profession by answering, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”, as if to say, “Am I my brother’s shepherd?” Shepherds were looked down upon. This could also have been another reason Cain’s jealousy burned against his brother. A mere herdsman, a shepherd, was looked on with favor by God, instead of him. 147 Brenda Siara Jesse, David’s father, when asked by Samuel the prophet to present to him the sons in his household, brought all except for David. When Samuel found not, amongst those presented, the king whom God had chosen, he asked Jesse if he had presented all his sons. Jesse then spoke of David, who was out tending the sheep. If Samuel had just come abruptly to Jesse’s house and asked them to follow him immediately...
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...The Navajo Indians ANT 101 Professor May 7, 2012 The Navajo Indians The Navajo Indians, or Diné, which means “The People”, are semi-nomadic pastoralists even in today’s time. Hundreds of years ago, they were hunters, farmers and culturists. After conflicts with the Spaniards they would eventually find their profession in pastoralism. In time this would turn out to be the best circumstance that could have happened to them. This is not a lifestyle the people fell into; this is how the people choose to live. Before the Spanish came into the new world, the people were fierce warriors and hunters. They would also cultivate crops and forage when needed. Corn is what the Navajo are most known for growing, however they have also been known to grow vegetables such as squash. The hunters would bring in game such as deer, mountain goats or smaller game like rabbits. There is not much in the way of historical data up about the Navajo up until Christopher Columbus came into America. Unbeknownst to the Native Americans, this was the beginning of their new way of life. They would eventually find life in pastoralism instead of their former ways of living. It wasn’t up until the early Spanish period, when the Navajo would start the new chapter of their lives. They were making numerous trips to the New Mexican Indian and white settlements to steal livestock. History also shows that Diné would enter the explorer’s settlements and steal their food and even woman. This would eventually...
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...Premium Lamb Cooperative Sheep production is mostly found in southern Pennsylvania. The number of sheep and lambs has fluctuated over the years, as well as the main sources of revenue for producers. In the past, sheep were sought for their wool and meat, but the current wool market is weak because it is not used very often. Producers’ main source of revenue now comes from lamb; however, there is still a lack of a market. Pennsylvania has no large lamb slaughter facilities and the only nearest one is located in Michigan, which means producers have to either go to a smaller plant for custom slaughter or spend a large amount of money to transport the lamb to a larger plant. In New Holland, PA there is an auction market for live lambs, but the biggest competitors for lamb are producers in Australia and New Zealand. These producers sell frozen lamb in the United States market at competitive prices. Lamb was never usually a big part of the American diet, but since the country has become so diverse the lamb market has grown because its main consumers are among ethnic populations. Other lamb producers and I are contemplating forming a cooperative to market lambs. We are looking at three different options. We could consider combining our lambs and selling them live through the New Holland auction or a processing plant. Another idea is to buy or rent a slaughter facility to butcher our own lambs and use the co-op to market the meat to ethnic markets. Our last option is to create...
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...I. What is a worldview? "A worldview is a theory of the world, used for living in the world. A world view is a mental model of reality, a framework of ideas & attitudes about the world." II. 1. The Question of Origin: "How did life begin?" and "How did mankind come to exist?" (Genesis 1:1) Life began when God created the heavens and he earth. (Psalm 139:13-16) In this David declares God is his Creator. 2. The Question of Identity: "Are humans more important than animals?" "What does it mean to be a human?" (Psalm 8:5) All mankind was created above animals. (Genesis2:15) We were all made in His image . 3.The Question of Meaning/Purpose: "Why does mankind exist?" Why do I exist?" (Deuteronomy 11:13) We are here to love and serve our Lord and serve him with all we have. (Leviticus 19:18) I am here to love and serve, to love everyone as I would love myself and my Lord. 4. The Question of Morality: "What is meant by wrong or right?" "How should I live?" (Genesis 3) Adam acted against God wishes and ate the forbidden fruit. (Ephesians 2:8-10) We achieve grace through faith and love. 5. The Question of Destiny: "Is there life after death?" "What happens to me when I die?" (John 3:16-17) Believing and having faith will give you eternal life. III. 1. How should a biblical worldview influence the way I think about, treat, and speak to others on a daily basis? I was always taught to treat others as I wanted to be treated. Not having a very religious back ground I try to speak to others with...
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...clothes, locked into sealing dry bags; the endeavor had began, we were looking after ourselves. It was a time without time, no rush or avail, all bound GUARDED only by light. The sun rising, a new day, the sun setting, the day over. There was no argument, no objection with nature; street lights and entertainment scarce, night was night. All presence of speed had evailed us, our busy lives left behind. Now it was just us, us and the vast expanse of the Welsh countryside. Further and further into the valleys we travelled, we were engulfed. Engulfed into the minimalist land, the sighting of a person emulating ones reaction to an extinct species, the excitement of having reached a landmark, a sign we were on the path. A person to a thousand sheep could be said. They blanketed the hills, a warm snuggly layer of wool, cushioning the rocks. Their inharmonious bleat, taking one by surprise. And then, as if by magic there were more, little lambs, tiny lambs; little white clouds mounted upon gangly legs. Over and under they darted through fields, never straying afar from their adoring mothers, their guiders, their leaders, and their role model. They were their...
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...“It smells like a smell, a smelly type of smell, that smells smelly” my lab partner stated to me. He was right, it was a full gaseous aroma that was thick and felt like it weighed my lungs. If it was in the form of a gas cloud, it would be opaque with a deep dovetail gray. The preserved lamb heart made me ponder “Is this really what I want to do in life?” I was unsure, I believe in order to prosper in life I had to adapt to my environment and be willing to change without forcing myself to live a fraudulent life or to spend my life as someone else; for you only have one life why live it as someone else? In the beginning I prefered not to pursue the medical field. At least not human medicine, for I was more interested in veterinary science. It started in 8th grade when i believed I loved animals and wanted to work with them. I saw a poster in my science teacher room that had veterinary science listed under biomedical science. Coincidentally, PLTW Biomedical science visited my school some days beforehand in order to convince students to apply for the career in school program. I, silly and naive, believed that it would help advance me in my dream field. Therefore, I rushed home and wrote one of the greatest essays in my life, describing how I would have been the most qualified candidate. Unlucky me, I was indeed accepted, which I figured was odd after learning that students that were more literate than I did not make the cut. This is where I made my mistake. Originally I had developed...
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...process and better sell its products. My specific suggestions are as follows. Positioning: Geographically ANZCO should focus on two big markets: Northwest areas and eastern areas. The target market should be northwest area, because sheep meat is a major part of consumer diets in that area. And for the eastern area, the eastern coast should be the most important area because the purchasing power for this area is higher than others, where ANZCO can use a higher price and its premium products to further its profits. Besides, Chinese market can also be divided into urban and rural area. I would suggest ANZCO to target at the most developed regions first because the purchasing power of those areas are higher and they are the major centers of processing industry. I consider the best way for ANZCO to expansion within these areas is to cooperate with hypermarket players in China because some of them plan to launch more shopping centers in China. Products: I would suggest ANZCO to provide low-end cuts of sheep meats, and lamb flaps should be the main products in Chinese market. Because in China, mutton flaps are seen as a premium products and low-end cuts of sheep meat are popular. Since Australia supplied 99% of premium chilled lamb accounted for 6% of all sheep meat import, it would be too hard for ANZCO to develop its chilled lamb in Chines market. Thus, I would suggest it focus on the frozen lamb. Place: For the retail sector, I would suggest ANZCO to cooperate with hypermarkets. Because...
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...Superior Farms is the largest harvester and producer of lamb in the world. For some time, Superior was readily looking for several ways to revamp its business and make it stronger. After many long debates with board members, some of whom wanted no changes at all because they felt they were already on top of the market, a resolution was finally agreed upon. Traditionally, you get lamb already fabricated and boxed, unless you are one of the few customers who gets carcass, or you are close enough to one of the plants. The strategy agreed upon, was brought about by the overweight lambs brought to the plant, growing prices from suppliers, and the bust of the lamb market. This bust was brought on by rising costs across the market in general. At the time of the bust, lamb was $3.02/lb for a whole carcass, and the quality of the meat was suffering due to fat content, as well as the growing number of aging ewes that were being harvested. In order to restore its stock back to previous quality, Superior had to get rid of less desirable meat. However, customers wanted nothing to do with these meats because a majority of the customers were of an ethnic background that had religious belief regarding their food. Superior proceeded to buy 20 new trailers, commonly referred to as a railer, which has the capability of carrying carcass hanging from the ceiling. These railers transitioned into higher costs for Superior because they held 39,500lbs instead of the traditional 42,500lbs for a full...
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