In the days and weeks following Hurricane Katrina in August 2005‚ a person could not turn on a television set‚ tune in a radio station or read a newspaper or magazine without hearing about and seeing the images of displaced adults and children searching for the basic necessities of life. From thousands of people huddled in the flooded and hot Louisiana Superdome to families and groups of people sleeping on bridges and the sides of roads holding signs begging for food or water‚ our nation and the
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Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill My family and I love to go out to eat and spend quality time with each other. Applebee’s Bar and Grill is one of our favorite places to go. We try to eat there at least once a month. We go to the restaurant located in Meridian‚ Mississippi. It is not a fancy restaurant. However‚ it is a place where people of all ages can enjoy good food‚ drinks‚ and laughter. The ambiance is very relaxed and laid back. This is a family environment that caters to all five senses
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Mike Mulally 10-11-19 In 2005 Hurricane Katrina swept through the city of New Orleans and destroyed the lives of thousands. Katrina was one of the largest hurricanes and natural disasters in the history of the United States (Wikipedia‚ 2009). While most of the casualties’ occurred during the actual storm‚ still a many took place days after‚ and were do to the fact that the local‚ state‚ and national government were slow to respond. This slow response was due to the nature of federalism
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As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the Eastern seaboard — laden with predictions of drenching rains‚ fierce winds‚ snow and extensive damage — some scientists are pointing out ways that climate change might be influencing hurricanes. No single weather event‚ be it drought‚ snowfall or hurricane‚ is caused by climate change‚ climatologists say. Rather‚ climate change amplifies the intensity or duration of extreme weather‚ akin to “putting hurricanes on steroids‚” writes Amanda Staudt‚ a climate scientist
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our world. Natural disasters are not dependent on when man desires them or not. They can occur at any time in any place and we won ’t necessarily be expecting them. But we can decide on how we preserve our environment by taking the proper precautions for these natural disasters. The levee failure of New Orleans greatly devastated the aquatic ecosystem of the nearby lakes from Hurricane Katrina. The failure of the levees caused the water to rapidly breach the area and become contaminated with the
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Hwy 30A Thousands of excited people head to Seagrove Beach every year. The smell of saltwater‚ the taste of the delicious food‚ and the view of the glimmering blue ocean all come together to make for a memorable place. Vacations help us relax from our daily lives. Visiting Seagrove is a joyous occasion for me every few weeks I go. The sights‚ smells‚ and tastes of the beach put my senses on end every time. My brother feels the same way when we go to the beach. The smell of the salty water gives
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Everyone has a place where they go to escape all the pressures and worries of life. There is always that one spot that can mellow all your problems and soothe troubles in times of stress. For me‚ the beach is the ultimate cure to all of my problems. While I am there‚ all of my obligations suddenly vanish. As I stroll along‚ I can feel the soft smooth sand beneath my feet. As I take in the soothing atmosphere that encircles me‚ I close my eyes‚ letting myself absorb the warming rays of the sun on
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moments in life where everyone needs to escape from everyday life. Everyone has their own way of escaping. It could be listening to music‚ going somewhere quiet‚ going out with friends‚ or some people may even part take in different types of drugs. My place of escape is on the side road of a forest. There is a spot on the side of the road‚ where cars can stop and take a break from driving or just to relax. As I sit on the side of the road‚ I feel peaceful‚ hearing no busy life‚ just the wind and birds
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was my first overseas trip to Europe so I was somewhat overwhelmed. The sun was unbearably bright and I could feel the sunrays burning my eyes. My red face lighted up when I saw the city. It was truly a memorizing sight to see‚ before me stood a new place with new surroundings. I got myself together ready to explore what was ahead of me. As I walked the noisy‚ overflowing streets of Warsaw I took notice of how different everything was. The city was so well taken care of especially the dark red‚ lumpy
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ingredients and traditional Thai recipes. And Many More Great Restaurants in Brockville These are just a small selection of the many great restaurants that call Downtown Brockville home. What ever type of food you’re in the mood for‚ there is a great place for you: from exotic global flavors to traditional Canadian fare and everything in between. For more information on these great eateries or to learn about helping the Downtown area grow and thrive please contact the Brockville Downtown Business Improvement
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