the construction of the dam‚ it was never predicted that it could fail as natural events. Although it is difficult to prepare for something unexpected‚ such as Typhoon Nina‚ the damage at the time could have been minimized. However‚ typhoon Nina smashed many records‚ as well as the dam itself. One night in August 1975‚ Typhoon Nina dropped more than a year’s worth of rain in just 24 hours. The dam collapsed in the oncoming flood‚ and other dams further along the river collapsed too. A 10 km wide
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PAGE 1 INTRODUCTION 2 2 DEFINING FLOODING 2 3 WHAT IS LA NINA 2 4 IMPACT OF FLOODS 2-3 5 MEASURES PUT IN PLACE TO HANDLE FLOODING 3 6 HUMAN
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makes the beach experience vivid. There are so many different types of birds and the way they fly together is always something to admire. The seagulls which are the most common soar through the sky skimming the top the of the ocean water. They always seem to be up to something whether it be looking for food or simply wandering the beach. Besides the seagulls‚ there are all the other creatures that live in the environment which are present from time to time. The sand crabs‚ jellyfish‚ and the random
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theme would be only appropriate to say that‚ it is of a love story in nature‚ with the typical love hate relation ship at first. The twist of the story would be that the attraction is between two people‚ Niña and Kiko‚ of opposite poles. Kiko‚ being a deaf-mute who is an ambitious dancer; and Niña a rebellious‚ rocker girl who is abusive of hearing. The two leads being two opposite poles‚ will find a common ground beyond them – music. Plot of the story: The film is a love story between a deaf
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Cited: Baym‚ Nina‚ and Robert S. Levine. The Norton Anthology of American Literature. 8th ed. Vol. 1. New York: W. W. Norton &‚ 2013. Print. Bradford‚ William. "Of Plymouth Plantation." The Norton Anthology of American Literature. By Nina Baym and Robert S. Levine. 8th ed. Vol. 1. New York: W. W. Norton &‚ 2013. 72-90. Print. Equiano‚ Olaudah. "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano." The Norton Anthology of American Literature. By Nina Baym and Robert S. Levine. 8th
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“There was a time in Africa when people could fly like blackbirds.” Sue Monk Kidd opens the book with this concept while Charlotte is talking to her daughter‚ Handful. Right away she gives off the impression of Charlotte having a strong mindset and imagination that will be passed onto Handful. This interpretation is very important throughout the book as we read about Handful and Sarah growing up. The novel is divided into 6 sections while the chapters alternate from Sarah to Handful’s point of views
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calming aura that surrounds the place. The penetrating rays of the sun beat down against the golden sand making it sparkle like a thousand tiny jewels. The sounds of the waves gently crashing against the shore are refreshing. The squawking of the seagulls interrupts the tranquillity. Above‚ the celestial‚ clear‚ azure sky looms over the glistening white sand which seashells lay contently on‚ they are jewels upon the sand; they neither sparkle nor shine‚ but their unique beauty makes them nothing less
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How does the main character deal with her id ego and superego? Which part of the subconscious seems to dominate? I believe Ninas Id is the dominant because she constantly in the movie is doing what she can to satisfy what she wants she does what she’s told to do to get it and be able to do it correctly. How does the relationship she has with other people? Does there seem to be a childhood trauma or a childhood experience that has occurred? She isn’t really able to have relationships with
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The concept of duality is seen in various novels and works of art. Humans are considered to have different sides and personalities. Many people do not realize there multiple thoughts can not only have an effect on them but others as well. In Victorian times‚ the concept of duality was explored in the novel ‘Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ by Robert Stevenson. In present-day United States this idea is seen in the film “Black Swan” directed by Darren Aronofsky. A major theme in Stevenson’s piece‚ ‘Dr
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Summer‚ a time for the beach‚ partying‚ and having fun. But for some teenagers‚ it means getting a job. In the books Nantucket Blue and Nantucket Red‚ Cricket Thompson‚ a teenager from Providence entering her senior year‚ went all the way to Nantucket for a summer job with hopes to make some fun memories and leave her problems back at home. Hope is a goal or dream for Cricket in her future that is going to sometimes not be in reach‚ be within reach‚ or what is not ultimately right for her in the
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