Introduction In January of 2014‚ California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency after the drought led to the driest year in California history. Local government agencies sprung into action‚ calling for a twenty percent decrease in statewide water usage. Californians across the state were subjected to laws and regulations put in place to manage drought conditions. Farmers‚ especially‚ experienced hardship as groundwater and surface water supplies were cut off due to shortages. However
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California is home to many great landmarks and tourist attractions‚ Disneyland‚ Universal Studios‚ many great sports teams like the Lakers and The 49ers‚ the Golden Gate bridge‚ and Alcatraz. However‚ one of the biggest states in the country is in danger of mass destruction from a huge crack in the ground called the San Andreas Fault. What is the science behind this fault? why should people fear it? and what could be the result of another devastating earthquake? The San Andreas Fault is a place
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California is the most populous state in the United States. California is a state next to the Pacific Ocean in the south west of the USA. California is famous for its long beaches‚ thong bikinis‚ gangs and graffiti‚ it has California pizza‚ sunshine‚ movie stars‚ Hollywood‚ wine and movie stars. However‚ how do we know‚ that that all exist? The answer is not very easy. Everyone of us knows something about California. Maybe he has heard of California on the radio‚ has watched films about it on TV
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A Dream within a Dream is a narrative poem that is published in 1849 by Edgar Allan Poe. Poe was born in Boston (January 19‚ 1809 - October 7‚ 1849) and was an American writer‚ editor‚ and literary critic. He was famous for his poetry and short stories‚ particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre. However‚ this poem is different from the other pieces that he has written before. It’s not mystery nor macabre‚ it is an elegy poem. The author wrote it to his wife to expressed the sorrow of losing
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The German film‚ The Promise directed by Margarethe Von Trotta is revolved around the struggles of the separation and unification of Konrad and Sophie as they face the forced social and political separation of Germany. Margarethe Von Trotta uses music to convey the things that are left unsaid by the characters. Especially for Konrad and Sophie‚ the music reflects and intensifies the moments in their lives that are significant‚ such as the moments they are separated and then later unified. The music
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American Dream or No American Dream? What is the American Dream? The American Dream is when he/she gets married‚ has a steady income‚ owns a house‚ and has children. Although some people believe that the American Dream is still attainable‚ there are many who believe it is not. The American Dream may be harder to reach now in today’s society‚ but many people believe it to still be attainable. Although are economic times are difficult today‚ those who work hard and persevere through the hardships
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California and other stated that have considerable drought need to promote reasonable water use. The PPIC recommends changes in the following areas: (1) reduce urban landscape irrigation; (2) improve conservation pricing in cities; (3) strengthen water markets; (4) diversify urban supplies; (5) manage groundwater; and (6) prevent waste and unreasonable use (PPIC 2016‚ 6). As stated earlier‚ the PPIC recommend the modernization of environmental drought management. State and federal wildlife agencies
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The structure of "A Dream Within a Dream" consists of two stanzas containing two disparate but ultimately connected scenes. The first stanza shows the first-person point of view of the narrator parting from a lover‚ while the second places the narrator on a beach while futilely attempting to grasp a handful of sand in his hand. The juxtaposed scenes contrast in a number of ways‚ as the poem moves from a calm‚ though solemn‚ farewell to a more passionate second half. Whereas the first stanza features
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Chinese dream and my dream “There would be no new China without the Communist Party”‚ I’ve heard of this saying since I was a little child. From then on‚ the Communist Party has left a deep and giant impression on me. China makes great progress under the leadership of the Communist Party which has always been the belief of China. I’ve been told that it would be a great honor to be a party member. So now I am a party member and the Chinese belief becomes my genuine belief. However‚ as growing up
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Ban on Underwater Dredging in California Steven R. Neubauer BIS/275 Ban on Underwater Dredging in California This great state of California was founded as a result of the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill in January 1848. The modern day prospector is under attack by various environmentalist groups that have declared war on suction dredges. A suction dredge is a mechanical underwater vacuum cleaner that sucks up gravel‚ sand from the bottom of river ways‚ and passes these items through
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