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On boycotting Japanese companies because of their whaling and fishing record

A resolution condemning Japan for conducting "scientific research" whaling has been passed by IWC member nations.

The old whaling ports along the New England coast can be a timely place to visit for their fascinating historical background and their scenic vista.

Thought commercial whaling was gone for good? Think again. Japan and Norway want it back, regardless of what even their own people think or whom it might hurt.

Educational vacation for families.

Two environmental activists -- terrorists to some -- were rescued from the Arctic Ocean by a Japanese whaler, later to pursue and attack the same vessel with acid and smoke bombs, injuring two crew members.

This is a fantasy story about The Rainbow Warrior, the Greenpeace ship that fights whaling. And a god who intervenes to save the woman he loves, thereby changing his own destiny.

Singer Dan Auerbach's moody bellows croon and culminate over his whaling six string riffs, buzzing and grinding within the booty shaking rhythms of drummer Patrick Carney. The latest album from Blues Rock Duo, The Black Keys is Magic Potion, their 7th release since 2002.

You could be supporting whaling and the distribution of whale meat without even knowing it. True World Foods, a prominent seafood distributor in the U.S is currently allied with whale meat distributor Kyokuyo who is set to distribute sushi to U.S restaurants.

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society continues to assualt Japanese whaling ships off the coast of Antarctica.

Japanese whalers are hunting whales in the Southern Ocean whale sanctuary. They claim this is legal because they are conducting "scientific" whaling, even though whale meat appears in Japanese restaurants.

For those interested in the history of man and the sea, Mystic is the place to visit. Its several ships and onshore historical village take you back to the days of whaling and naval commerce throughout the 1800s.

This chain of islands, often called "The Faroes," makes for cozy, offbeat tourism. Whether you seek a cruise or a flight and hotel deal, the Faroe Islands offer fishing, whaling, birdwatching, and local culture.

Biarritz has come a long way from poor fishing village to whaling town to the mundane and world-famous bathing and gambling resort. It claims to be be Europe's surfing capital.

Short story that will tear you apart

It's a wonderful lie we all tell ourselves when we decide that we are doing enough by recycling. That no matter how much we consume, there will be someone who will fix the problems of global warming, deforestation, air and water pollutions. We are wrong.

Literary Deconstruction

An inspection on how two prominent nineteenth-century American authors combined travel-narratives with romantic fiction in order to posit the reader in a similar place as the narrator(s) himself.

Many of our planet's animal species are endangered. They are part of the ecosystem and our planet's history. Get informed and find out what you can do to help.

An exploration of the uncanny effects of cannibalism, sex, and tattoing upon postcolonialism generally, and Melville studies specifically.

A review of Nathaniel Philbrick's story of the whaleship Essex, which is the true story on which Melville based the book Moby-Dick.

Set aside an afternoon for this one.

John Manjiro's basic life story and educational history. The impact that John Manjiro had on Japanese and American culture.

Most everything else is made from crude oil.There is no good reason for gasoline prices to be so high.

How a trip to the local department store brought on some much needed holiday cheer

A major feature film "Free Willy" touched the hearts of people world wide and evoked a sort of dominant ideology-one that fired emotions in viewers to advocate the freedom of Keiko. Was releasing him into the wild the right thing to do? He loved humans!

The holiday season in New York City starts on Thanksgiving day and keeps on going until New Years

The New England island of Martha's Vineyard was once home to an unusually large population of deaf people, as a result of hereditary deafness propagated through inbreeding. These individuals were a vibrant part of the local community.

Moby Dick is viewed differently by each character in Melville's novel; however, each of their views can be seen as a reflection of the character himself.

Sag Harbor is a quite oasis not far from New York City. A great place to get away from it all

Learn about the facts of a blue whale's life, and there amazing journey through life's troubles.

Information of a few things to see and do while in Alaska.

This is what happens when old seamen turn to introspection for respite.

This article provides a bird's eye view of the year long that Barrow, Alaska has to offer to its visitors from around the globe.

sound pollution

Whether you are looking for an adventurous getaway or a quiet family vacation, Alaska is a terrific place to spend your vacation time.

New England is lousy with ghosts, and Connecticut is no exception. You can spend the night in a haunted bed-and-breakfast, have dinner at a tavern with more than one sort of spirits, or just walk past the cemeteries with a shiver.

As a violent thunderstorm raged through the St. Louis area on Thursday July 20th, PartyLite Gifts was holding their national convention downtown at the America's Center. 7,500 candle saleswomen were in attendence....

Do you dare brave the forest and territory to become an Eco Warrior? Join thousands of people across the country in a movement that hopes to shape the future of our Earth, the environment, and preserve the natural world.

From Gish to Judas O - learn all about Billy Corgan and Co.

Close your eyes and throw a lava rock and you will hit a restaurant serving great food in Maui. Unless you move there, you won't have enough time to try all the great ones, let alone the good ones. I've tried to give you SOME of my favorites.

Historic villages and shopping venues to visit in Massachusetts.

Through the discovery by Charles Darwin, giant tortoises become famous worldwide. Three different types of Galapagos tortoises. Giant tortoises have unique behavior characteristics. By the help of various organizations increased tortoise population.

Here is an analysis of Captain Ahab and how his monomaniacal leadership compares to the monomaniacal leadership of George W. Bush.

Bizarre is back with his first LP. You've heard him in D12, now he's back to give you a taste of his day-to-day life. This is what it's like living in a Hannicap Circus!

Preserving Alaska Native culture is a concern for the residents of Alaska. Fears about loss of unusual and beautiful languages, artwork, and dance that define the population has ignited discussion at the state, federal, and tribal council level.

The Dark Romantics paved the way for the great horror and mystery stories of today. These writers sought to show the darker side of human nature through their stories that still intrigue and abhor readers today.