Rule 1: prepare for the worst

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A journalist on the large oil tanker World Pendant talks of safety measures adopted by ships to prevent sea accidents. The World Pendant crew uses an automatic radar plotting aid (ARPA) to inspect sea traffic and communicate with approaching vessels through the the Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS). Smaller vessels trying to overtake the World Pendant always seek permission to change route under the Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea. It is, however, difficult to prevent accidents because ships may misjudge the distance or communication between ships may be misleading.

Analysis, Prevention, Marine accidents, Collisions at sea, Ship collisions, Rule of the road at sea, Rules of the road at sea

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Trouble in paradise: ethnic movement for self-rule gains momentum

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A movement advocating self-rule for Hawaii's native population is slowly gaining momentum in the island state. The Ka Lahui organization and the state-run Office of Hawaiian Affairs are in the forefront of this growing movement. However, the two groups cannot seem to agree on the question of who should use and control traditional Hawaiian lands.Most of the island's facilities are built on these lands and annual rents totalat least $45 million.

National liberation movements, Self-determination, National, National self determination, Hawaii, Hawaiians

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Remains of the days: reminders of the British rule are hot memorabilia in Hong Kong's colonial twilight

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The artifacts of British colonial rule in Hong Kong are intriguing the antiques and collectibles industry as the colony is turned over to Chinese government. The items include anything with the Crown insignia, such as post boxes, uniforms, badges, crockery, and especially the colonial flag. In 1996, auction lots of government chinaware with Crown insignia sold at nearly ten times their original appraised value.

Marketing, Investments, Hong Kong, Popular culture, Collections and collecting, Imperialism, Collectibles, Collectibles as an investment

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