This volcano had its largest eruption on May 18‚ 1980. The ash and dust from the eruption reached as far as the Central United States. A total of 57 people died during the eruption that lasted 9 hours. 85 miles of highway and 15 miles of railways were destroyed. What would someone say about this natural disaster who was there? It was a normal day for my grandma‚ but when she turns on the news it became very far from normal. She see’s that Mt. St Helens erupts. After that‚ she looks outside‚ but
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The Battle of San Jacinto San Jacinto is known as the birthplace of Texas freedom. San Jacinto is considered one of the world’s definitive fights. Sam Houston and his battered band of 910 pioneers steered Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna‚ President‚ and Dictator of Mexico and so-called "Napoleon of the West‚" with his glad armed force‚ and changed the guide of North America. This story that has excited Texans for over a century. An account of high courage and initiative; of horrid hardship‚ disaster and
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In 1993 in Central Puerto Rico there was a huge hurricane with a magnitude of 4.7. There was also a earthquake with a magnitude of 8. The hurricane was named was named Hurricane Ching. The earthquake was called Chong. Ching was the biggest hurricane to ever hit Puerto Rico. It blew over houses‚ destroyed land‚ and flooded everything. Chong was the fourth biggest earth quake to hit Puerto Rico. There was a family hit by both disasters. There was a total of nine people in the Wang family. Lavar was
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sponsorship. • Update the logo and provide t-shirts for new brand. • McAllister Park Little League Challenger League can remove age limit or start an adult league. • The Miracle League of San Antonio- fully-lit 4 acre complex including a special surfaced Miracle League field. • Indirect competitors within or near San Antonio. For example‚ A.W.A.R.E. Therapeutic Horse Back Riding‚ Dreams Fulfilled Through Music. • With no clear defined strategy/mission statement it will be hard to establish relationships
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tranquil southeast region of Washington State located in the Cascade Mountains‚ began to tremble with earthquake activity lasting until the afternoon of the 26th of March. This was the first of many warnings to geographers and local authorities of the impending dangerous eruption coming from the normally silent Mount Saint Helens. The richter magnitude range was 2.6-4.2. There were 142 recorded earthquakes over 2.4 in the 24 hours between March 26 and 27th. The volcano began to spew ash at 1236. (Girty
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The best holiday ever My best holiday was when I went to San Diego‚ California with my family. When my dad told me I was very exited‚ because it was going to be my first time in the United State of America. I took a month break of school and went to America with my family. I was going to see some members of my family‚ who I had never met before in my whole live. I was exited to see my family and on the other hand I was exited to see America. We flew in the morning. I can not tell why‚ but I have
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Aung San Suu Kyi "We achieve everything by our efforts alone. Our fate is not decided by an almighty God. We decide our own fate by our actions. You have to gain mastery over yourself. It is not a matter of sitting back and accepting." (Daw Aung San Suu Kyi) Background and Inspirations Aung San Suu Kyi was the daughter of one of Burma’s most cherished heroes‚ the martyred General Aung San‚ who led his country’s fight for independence from Great Britain in the 1940s and was killed for his beliefs
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for no good reason‚ she had contradicted her own optimism. Voltaire could not understand how in any way it was necessary and beneficial for Madame du Châtelet to die. Another event that solidified his stance was the great Lisbon earthquake of November 1‚ 1755. This earthquake claimed tens of thousands of lives. When Voltaire heard news of innocent children crushed beneath the rubble‚ he responded with a cry of protest against the belief that God directs everything in the world for the best. Leibniz’s
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Between 1906 & 1914 the liberal government introduced a series of reforms to help the poorest in society. Historians still debate today the reasons for these reforms. Some argue that concern over poverty was the main factor in pushing through the reforms. However others argue there were a number of factors that contributed. Many believe that national security was a main concern after 25% of army recruits were turned away because they were unfit. National efficiency concern might also have pushed
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Reinventing the San Miguel Corporation Synthesis Eduardo Cojuangco‚ the CEO of San Miguel Corporation‚ is re-assessing the company‟s business strategy. The flagship product of this century–old conglomerate‚ San Miguel Beer‚ is expected to post a slower growth rate in its volume share because of its large market share. Th e company has operations in only three product areas – food‚ beverage and packaging‚ and has a modest international presence. In this regard‚ Cojuangco announced in 2007
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