The similarity of the Titanic tragedy and the Costa Concordia

Sinking luxury cruise ship, Costa Concordia, near the island of Isola del Giglio, Italy, Saturday (14/01/2012), was mentioned, similar to the sinking of the Titanic, in the Sea of ​​Antarctica, on April 15, 1912.
But what equation, sinking two luxury cruise ships in his day was?Here are some similarities that was compiled by reporters:
Titanic was built in England, is the largest cruise ships in his day, while the Costa Concordia is the largest yacht built in Italy.

Titanic sank in the Sea of ​​Antarctica on 15 April 1912, after hitting an iceberg, while the Costa Concordia sank after hitting a reef near the island of Isola del Giglio, Italy, on Friday night (13/01/2012).
Costa Concodia, inaugurated in 2006, and claimed to be the most luxurious cruise ships at the time, and has a number of facilities to pamper passengers such as, bar, restaurant, fitness center, spa, and a few luxury rooms.
Titanic was a luxury facilities at the time, such as, telephone, library, barbershop, pool, gymnasium, squash courts, baths, and Cafe Veranda.

Although Concordia is higher than the Titanic, while the Titanic is 952 feet, 883 feet, but both have a maximum speed, 23 knots, and both opened by breaking a bottle of champagne to the hull for good luck.
At his death, the two ships, both carrying passengers in large numbers. Titanic was then brought 2,207 people, while Concordia about 4,200 people.
Both ships, had the same operational standards prosudur, facing danger, and is equipped with rescue equipment, such as lifeboats, and the alarm signal.

And the closest similarity between the two ships crash, is respectively foundered due to human error.
Titanic sank, after the captain, Edward J. Smith, unaware of the existence of crossings of icebergs in the ship, while Captain Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, menahkodai his ship too close to the island of Isola del Giglio, Italy, to show off his ship kependuduk island. His ship sank after hitting a coral island of Isola del Giglio.

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problems of the oil pipeline project in Canada

problems occurred projected oil pipeline that connect Canada to the gulf coast are actions that harm the natural ecosystem. whilethe fight occurred in some countries like middle east.
believe it or not Americans see the different things theirenvironment, issues visible issues:

- Oil refinery that created a large pool of toxic waste.
- Oil sands produce excessive greenhouse gases.
- The possibility of leakage of water pipes that threaten wildlife.
- Instead we must socialize to preserve the environment we live.

Keystone hole pipe jobs for Americans than the environment andpolitically toxic for the Obama administration, which is whyObama wants to kick the can down the road while theRepublicans want to force the president's decision early in theproject that can be used as a stick to beat him with during the election.

Here we can see political figures in action with their tendency tosee everything in black and white, or the side which we comparewith them. However, a more mature perspective may be, is important.

Of course we should pursue renewable energy sources but it is a long term project that can not meet current energy needs.

An alternative technique can also damage ecosystems andinvolves heating the tar in the soil so that sufficient fluid is pumped to the exit. Whether to go ahead with strip mining andother destructive technique is a decision for Canada and theyseem to have decided to go ahead.
Our need for leadership on energy issues is equivalent to lack of vision regarding environmental issues.

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anniversary event Gabrielle Union Hosts Dwyane Wade's 30th

Dwyane Wade celebrates his 30th birthday at the Setai Hotel inSouth Beach, FL. in terms of organizing a meeting in which there are buildings Party held Gabrielle Union star, inadvertentlyopportunity to see some big stars like KellyRowland, LeBronJames, Usher, Alonzo Mourning, Fat Joe, and countless others.
Dwyane perfomances family was surprised to see three special events held on that day and not predicted Lil Duval came out tointroduce T.I And finally, Rick Ross shut it down ..

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