Water shortage

 

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When we simply move the tap to the right or the left we get water. However, millions of people around the world are dying to find water to survive. The water shortage is the cancer of the world stability because it might shatter the entire world peace in the coming few years. A simple look in to Africa would reveal this dark future for the humanity. Millions of people can’t either access fresh water or get healthy water in developing countries. This problem is not stuck to the poor developing countries alone but it is affecting the developed countries; if not now, it will soon in the future. There are many causes for global water shortage such as the pressure on the fresh water due to the increasing population and low income. In addition to that there is a huge demand for water in products such as meat, cotton, rice, and meat. The catastrophe could be inevitable if we do not move immediately to save our water sources. Water shortage can cause drought which affects natural vegetation and crops away from rivers and wetlands. This is the epidemic of the humanity that would make millions of people die out of thirst, in particular in developing countries. 

 

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According to the government  water shortage crisis is threatening about 35 states in the USA. The increasing number of people who are in a need for water as well as the change in temperature which increased water evaporation have created a fresh water shortage crisis in the USA. Meanwhile, the sea level increases  may make the freshwater salty and unusable. The Midwest is threatened with the shrinking of the great lakes, in addition to Georgia and Florida’s crisis soon due to the shortage of rainfall. There are many states such as Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas facing the water shortage crisis. The reports said that the demand for freshwater is increasing rapidly to 12.3% between 2000 and 2050. All these states have a climate change causing global warming crisis increasing. However, there are states away from the crisis so far, but the question is will they be always away from water shortage crisis in the USA. Water shortage crisis in the USA can be solved if the government takes some steps for instance water-related investing. There are many ways such as distribution and management; advanced water treatment; demand-side efficiency; and water and food. Another possible solution for USA water shortage crisis is Lake Mead which could cover all of Pennsylvania under a foot of water when it is full. This lake's capacity has 5.6 trillion gallons, enough to supply the entire United States for about six months. Water recycling is another possible option for solving the water shortage problem. There is much waste water from daily use. It is an alternative solution if there is much investment in recycling this water and using it again, not necessarily in drinking, but for washing or watering plants and crops. The planned distribution of water will help to supply water for people who can’t access it daily easily such as the remote areas in the desert and poor towns. It would help in health protection from the dangerous diseases. In other words, water shortages kill people as well as domestic animals which causes disease. If these people find safe water for their daily use and animals they would be healthy. Fresh water shortage requires principals to save water usage and distribute water equally for all the people without differentiating between the rich and the poor.

 

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The number of people who do not have the sufficient amount of water either to drink or to water their crops is increasing daily. Water shortage is not a simple problem but it is a complex one that resulted from many sources such as global warming, increasing number of population and huge consumptions of fresh water in industries. In my own opinion, water shortage could be solved through water recycling, as well as supplying poor countries with fresh water by investment in water. The majority of the water around the world is polluted, so the government should warn and enlighten the nations with the water pollution as well as tips to save water.

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Great Pyramid of Giza

Great Pyramid of Giza

 

 

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in Giza, Cairo on the bank of the river Nile in Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to have existed till now. It was built 2500 years ago, in 2560–2540 BC probably as a tomb for the fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu. Khufu's vizier ( minister), Hemon, or Hemiunu, is said to be the architect of this Great Pyramid. Hemiunu was a relative of Khufu, and is known as a prince and sealer of the king of Egypt. The purpose of the pyramids was to hold and protect the bodies of the pharaohs after death and they were also used to hold jewels, gold, treasures, mummies and other precious items.

The word Pyramid comes from a Greek word, Pyramis, meaning wheat cake as they reminded the people of Greece of a pointed topped wheat cake. The Egyptians called the stractures "Mer". The shape represented the sun rays and the sun was the god "Ra". The sides were sloped so the Pharao could climb to heaven and live forever.

 

 

The construction materials used were low grade limestone for the pyramid core, while fine white limetone was used for the outer and interior walls. Pink granite was also used on inner walls. Basalt or alabaster was commonly used. Limestone could be found in nearby places like Giza and Dahshur. Pink granite, basalt and alabaster were probably brought from Aswan on the River Nile. Animals or humans were used to carry these materials to the building site.

It is assumed that at least 20,000 workers may have been involved on this massive project. Some of them were free men working as masons, tool makers, carpenters, scribes and overseers. Many were unskilled slave labourers. A town was built for the free workers where they were given houses, food, clothing and medical care. A low quality accommodation was provided for the slaves workers.

The transportation of bricks and stones was a great problem but with dedication and hard efforts it was overcome, as they carried heavy stones and bricks to the upper levels of the pyramid.

 

 

To me, the Pyramid of Giza stands for the briliance of the ancient Egyptian culture and its ability to work with stone using the oldest tools and slave workers. It is a symbol for the historical importance of a land and people who faced invasions (attacks) by many different people and cultures, but somehow maintained a unique Egyptian life style. We can simply say that Egypt is like no other land on this earth.

So while The Great Pyramid stands as a wondarful reminder of an interesting past, it also symbolises the will power and determination of the Egyptian people, that they too will always maintain their identity.

Today, the importance of the pyramids is mainly about archeologists and the tourist industry. The Egyptian Tourism Ministry reported 12 million visitors in 2012 and this figure is set to increase in coming years. People see it as a great holiday destination nowadays.

 

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Mini report- Youths put skills ahead of money

The most important factor for Emirati youths when considering a job is, 30 per cent of participants said the opportunity for growth and promotion. And only 10 per cent said they would consider salary first. A mere 2 per cent said working hours were the most important criterion. Everyone is always saying that Emiratis only consider working hours and salary. And this result shows us they have the wrong idea about Emirati youths. There are a lot of exhibitions for jobs like Tawdheef and Najah and these two exhibitions help Emirati Youths to find jobs in the government sector and in the private sector. A survey of Emirati youth found that nearly 70 per cent of respondents consider factors other than salary and benefits to be the most important criteria when deciding on a job.

The survey, which was conducted in the capital as part of an Emirati youth forum, revealed that 30 per cent of the university students and fresh graduates polled place utmost importance on growth and promotion opportunities when selecting a job. Unfortunately, Emirati youth are unaware of development opportunities in the private sector companies. On the other hand, private sector employers mistakenly believe that Emirati youth place more emphasis on salary, benefits and working hours.

I think Emirati youths should go and work in the private sector to develop their skills and to take experience because in the private sector there are a lot of challenges more than in the government sector because in private companies they are looking for good quality employees and the company should make profits not like government sector; especially nowadays you can find jobs with more features in the private sector.

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The Ras-al khaimah pearls Museum

There are many ancient myths about the precious pearl, but two local legends say she has two mothers. One says she is Bint Al Matar daughter of the Rain, the other claims she is Bint Al Qamar, daughter of the moon. Everything from the legends surrounding the pearl, its history as a treasure sought by merchants and monarchs across the world, its impact on the local culture and economy can be found in RAK’s new pearl museum. RAK historically known before as Julfar, was the capital of pearl trading. There is a replica of a document dated 1654, from the governor general in Batavia (Jakarta, Indonesia) to directors of the Dutch East India Company in the Netherlands

Despite precautions, many divers suffered from great illness later on in their life. They wore no protection for their eyes and ears, and suffered later on from blindness and deafness. It was really hard work and many suffered and even died on the job.

The 40-metre-boat, called a jalbout, includes everything a pearl divers needed, from an oven to a cannon that would be fired to signal the return of divers from a four-month and 10-day diving season in the summer, and took with them drums, to keep themselves entertained.

On the first floor is a historical journey, including a detailed showcase of tools and gear worn by pearl divers.

The museum's second floor is lined with displays of the world's famous pearls, and instruction on how to distinguish natural and cultured pearls.

Hajj summary

Each year about 2 million Muslims from all over the world go to Mecca in Saudi Arabia to make the pilgrimage Known as the Hajj. This is one of the 5 pillars of Islam. The mosque in Mecca is uniquely special to Muslims. At the center is the Ka’aba. All Muslims face in the direction of the Ka’aba when they pray. They believe that the Ka’aba constructed of stone blocks, was originally built by Abraham and his son Ishmail. The pilgrims retrace the footsteps of Muhammad, Islam’s 7^th century prophet, in the biggest annual mass movement of people on the planet. Pilgrims stay in hotels or vast tent cities. Crowd control has been a problem (in 1990 more than 1,400 pilgrims were killed). Before entering Mecca, pilgrims stop to perform cleansing rituals: men shave their heads, trim their beards, cut their nails and put on a two-piece, seamless white robe. Women also wear white long robes but uncover their faces. This simple dress is designed to strip away the differences of class and culture and stress the equality of all people before God. Pilgrims perform their first Tawaf: an anticlockwise procession, seven times around the Ka’aba. They also perform sa’i; the ritual of going seven times between the hills of Safa and Marwah. On the first official day of the hajj, pilgrims travel some three miles to Mina, where they stay the night. The next morning they travel to the plain of Arafat. That evening they travel to Muzdalifah. Then back at Mina, Pilgrims throw seven pebbles at each of the three statues of the Jamraat. These stone pillars mark places where Muslims believe Satan tempted Abraham. After returning to Mecca, the pilgrims perform Tawaf around the Ka’aba and journey again between the hills of Safa and Marwah. Then they return to Mina for three days of prayers. The final ritual of the hajj is a farewell Tawaf around the Ka’aba.