The 780-foot (237-meter) Maersk Alabama is the first U.S. ship to be seized in the latest wave of piracy off largely lawless Somalia. Joe Murphy, whose son Shane is the ship's first officer, called the hijacking a wake-up call for America..n 2008, Somalia-based pirates attacked more than 100 ships in the gulf or off the Horn of Africa, capturing about 40 of them. The ships and their crews typically are held for ransom. Since 2006, the United States has had an agreement with Kenya to try captured pirates with American assistance.
The average cost for a Siberian Husky puppy from a responsible, reputable and knowledgeable breeder is between $850.00 - $1,500.00 depending on where the breeder lives. The Siberian Husky can be a good family dog and be perfectly fine with children as long as the puppy is raised with kids.
Depending on the breed and the age of the dog, the costs of a Pomeranian will be anywhere from $400 to as much as $1,500. It is not too uncommon to see purebred Pomeranians that are show material fetch prices as high as $3,000. The average price, however, will be between the price range mentioned above.