storm still raged‚ but something was different. Scrambling to grab her staff and get to her feet‚ Moya looked around. "The forest -– " She yelled to Fritz over the wind. "It isn’t moving!" Fritz looked around as well‚ realizing Moya was right. The unbridled panic had stopped. "What about the map?" The two huddled close to block the wind. Sure enough‚ the images on the map remained steady‚ and they could see‚ just to their left‚ something on the map that suggested a cave of some sort. "Ansuz!" Called
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A smart city uses resources efficiently and provides solutions sustainably. It provides solutions that are cost effective which reduces the carbon footprint. These solutions include the implementation of green buildings‚ electric powered vehicles and the use of alternate renewable energy sources. Smart cities are based on integrated systems that interact to form an efficient and productive economy. A smart city is a city that is developed to reduce negative environmental impact. It is
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Language as an Instrument of Control Throughout history‚ language has been one of the most powerful tools used by political leaders to gain power‚ control masses‚ and perpetuate ideologies. Its use can be traced throughout human history from religious totalitarianism‚ communism‚ and even in our own democratically elected government. Wherever there is an organized ruling party or system of government‚ language will play a key role in its formation and operation. Author George Orwell was no
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grey with grime. Ironically‚ it was Paul and Ellen’s overwhelming concern for their baby and his future that prevented the couple from giving him care and love. Obscured by his prideful aspirations‚ Paul insisted that his son remain on their drought-ravaged farm in order to enjoy a prosperous life. In doing so‚ however‚ he only "smothered dust upon [his son’s] throat and lungs". At the same time‚ Ellen’s devotion to her child’s future blinded her to his present needs. Her "frantic" impulse to run away
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way. way way way. BBC News Typhoon Haiyan’s death toll rises in Philippines CBS News - 1 hour ago Updated at 1:03 p.m. ET. TACLOBAN‚ Philippines The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday‚ a day after being ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons on record‚ as horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees and authorities ... Related Philippines » Red Cross Fears 1000 Deaths in Philippine TyphoonNew York Times Why is Philippines a hot zone for
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Controversial Subject Rebuttal On August 29‚ 2005‚ the Gulf Coast was struck with one of the most unforgettable natural disasters in American History. The effects of Hurricane Katrina have been shattering and long-lasting. However‚ could the question been plausibly raised whether or not to rebuild New Orleans? Evidently it was. Lance Winslow‚ freelance writer‚ from California did just that in an article titled: Why did God Destroy New Orleans with Hurricane Katrina? Winslow states “Many
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recent film Ponyo (2008)‚ Ponyo’s father shows disgust for humans and their filth‚ evident by the disgusting condition of the bay area where Sosuke lives. This ecological consciousness is echoed in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984) as the world’s ecosystem is ravaged due to an apocalyptic war where humans are slowly dying out. Miyazaki’s concern for the environment is strong as he had grown up in the Shōwa period in Tokyo‚ Japan and it was an unhappy time for him because‚ "nature — the mountains
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Let’s face it a tiger in a zoo cage isn’t very appealing to the naked eye; the animals seemed distressed and lazy‚ but is a zoo the main cause of this generality? Although many Americans believe that animals shouldn’t be kept in zoo captivity‚ but rather be allowed to roam their natural habitat‚ Americans should consider the zoo a beneficial home because the animals receive a better diet‚ foreign exploration leads to a comfortable zoo home‚ and breeding stability in a zoo provides an enhanced genetic
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enough for trees to grow but they also feature dry‚ hot periods where fallen branches‚ leaves and other debris can dry out leading to highly flammable and vulnerable material on the ground. It is very common for bushfires to occur on days of strong winds and during years of drought. The long‚ dramatic history of bushfires on the continent dated back around five million years ago when dry grassland began to form across the landscape. Bushfires began to occur regularly around 40000 years ago. Today‚
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African and American. Mardi Gras‚ the unique festival that adapts from French culture celebrating public and parades on the street that only happens in New Orleans and the culture and seafood that bring many visitors to the city. But New Orleans was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina‚ because of its proximity to the coast and low elevation the city was completely flooded under water. It changed the population‚ traditions‚ and economy. Village de L’est is an Eastern New Orleans neighborhood where people live
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