Many dedicate all of their time to researching extraterrestrial life. Some believe researching something we have no proof of is a waste of time. Modern day telescopes have detected Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby stars. An ancient Martian rock shows signs of life‚ and scientists wonder if Jupiter’s moon Europa contains life in its oceans. The idea that there is even a tiny hint of life that we share the universe with‚ not just living beings‚ but capable‚ intelligent life much
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A REVIEW OF LAND ADMINISTRATION REFORMS IN NIGERIA. BY:- MARTINS T. ADENIPEKUN DEPT. OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT‚ LAGOS STATE POLYTECHNIC‚IKORODU‚ LAGOS. martinsadenipekun@yahoo.com‚ 08023167702‚ 08036317528. ABSTRACT Administration of land is as ancient as the creation of man. In Nigeria‚ the socio-economic and political factors had overtime brought about different administrative reforms put in place to foster developments. Certain patterns of land administration had emerged in Nigeria before
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Land‚ a critically important national resource‚ supports all living organisms including plants as well as every primary production system such as roads‚ industries‚ communication and storage for surface and ground water‚among others. The soil profile of land determines its ability to serve socio-economic needs. It has been estimated that more than 5‚000 million tonnes of top soil is eroded annually alongwith about 5 million tonnes of nutrients. About a third of this is lost to the sea‚
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Land reclamation will definitely increase land area for a certain country. With more land‚ more buildings and infrastructure can be built‚ and also for other reasons. In Singapore‚ land reclamation is intense‚ and reclaimed land is everywhere. It is used to build Marina Bay‚ which is the location of Integrated Resorts‚ financial centers and the Singapore Flyer‚ a ferris wheel. The world-famous Changi Airport is also built on reclaimed land. One of the seaports is also located on reclaimed land
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Land of the Lost In Stewart O’Nan’s short story “Land of the Lost” a woman’s life is on the edge of being taking over by her lust for reaching a goal. The protagonist refuses so realize that she is an alone elder woman and that her life is lacking meaning and purpose. This paper will include comments on the main character and her life‚ the point of view in the short story‚ an interpretation of the title as well as the ending. The main character of the text is a woman who is working as a cashier
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INTRODUCTION Land reclamation means the modification of inadequate land area‚ by leveling‚ draining‚ etc.‚ so as to permit man to use that land. The practice of land reclamation has changed since the 1940’s‚ because of increasing demand for industrial‚ residential‚ and recreational land near urban centers. Prior to the last two decades‚ land reclamation embodied land drainage‚ flood protection and prevention‚ and irrigation primarily to further agriculture. Today‚ floodplains‚ swamps‚ abandoned
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I’ve been walking down this dirt path for hours‚ and the only thing running through my mind is how ready for a rest I am. The sun is especially radiant right now‚ seeing as it’s almost sunset. The rays seem as if they’re pinching my skin‚ but not to tightly. Almost like a baby who’s grasping with all of her might‚ but still isn’t quite strong enough to cause any actual pain. The thought of babies sends my mind reeling into the unfortunate darkness that is my memory. I see my smiling little girl flash
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The Sun and The Moon “Mom‚ is the moon made out of cheese?” asked Jake. I laughed. “If that’s what you want to believe‚ then yes.” “What do you think though?” “Well‚ scientifically speaking‚ the moon is made of rocks that once used to orbit the Earth‚ millions of years ago. But there’s a story that my grandfather told me that I really like.” “Can you tell me about it?” “Why‚ yes.” Well‚ a very‚ very long time ago‚ there lived a young man who was very lonely and didn’t live with anyone but himself
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‘Ruby Moon’ Matt Cameron the playwright uses various techniques such as symbolism‚ transformational acting‚ cyclical and episodic dramatic structure and a fractured fairytale. Ruby Moon was written by Matt Cameron in 2003. It is a story about a well known tragedy. In Flaming Tree Grove everything seems to be perfect. A young girl‚ Ruby Moon disappears after she sets off to her grandmothers. After parcels of mannequin doll parts arrive on Ruby Moons parents door step; Ray and Sylvie Moon. They
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powerful voice for a cause or a movement. When I watched Woody Guthrie singing “This Land Is Your Land”‚ it reminded me of the whole debate about immigration today‚ and how this country is everybody’s land. Woody Guthrie‚ was singing back in the 60’s‚ he gave a voice to those who were frustrated with the policies of their government‚ but I could feel the same passion today that they felt. When he sings “This land was made for you and me”. It really hit home‚ and I felt like nothing could express that
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