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    Building a Sand Castle

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    Buiilding a sand castle Building sand castles can be great fun for all the family. There is no right or wrong way so long as you all have fun‚ but‚ if you’ve ever been disappointed by one or two meager lumps on the beach that crumble away after about 5 minutes then chances are that you can do with some sand castle building tips.To build a good sand castle you need to find sand that is moist enough to stick together and dry enough to maintain form. Usually‚ this will be found near the high-water

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    Oil Sands Essay

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    is a huge contributor to economic growth and environmental destruction. Although the Alberta Oil Sands has destroyed acres of local and global (indirectly) ecosystems‚ it has achieved and ensured that Canada stays as an economic power. The economical‚ cultural‚ and political benefits the oil sands give to Canada makes it an irreplaceable asset to our nation and our global community The oil sands have always been Canada’s major contributor to our economic activity. The oil industry has benefited

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    Canadian Oil Sands

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    I am summarizing an article written by David Suzuki and Faisal Moola for the Tillsonburg News on February 07‚ 2011. The title of the article is “It will take more than rebranding to make tar sands oil ‘ethical’ “. In this article‚ David and Faisal point out the result of extracting oil will cause immense harm especially from the PESTEL perspective. They also warn the government to stop using spin doctors and marketing techniques through re-branding and calling it “Ethical Oil”. After reading quite

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    Navajo Sand Paintings

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    Tom Clah‚ a Navajo sand painter‚ once said‚ “My work is traditional and contemporary‚ and sometimes a mix of the two.” Traditional and contemporary is what makes the Navajo sand paintings sacred. The ceremonials the Navajo have‚ contain sand paintings that relate to the ceremony taking place. These ceremonies contain not only sand paintings but also healing songs that return the patient back into “hozho” or balance. Creating the sand paintings has a definite process to it but it is not an easy job

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    Marina Bay Sands

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    1.Synopsis The Marina bay Sands was opened on the 17th February 2011 developed by the Las Vegas Sands Corporation and designed by Moshe Safdie and associations. Built on reclaimed land the hotel overlooks view of the city as well as the sea. Offering guest’s convention and exhibition facilities‚ shopping‚ theater entertainment‚ restaurants‚ bars‚ accommodation and not stop‚ casino and gaming. Not only did the Project boost Singapore’s economy and tourism but has also created an attraction and

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    Building a sand castle

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    Building a Sand Castle For young and old people alike‚ a trip to the beach may mean something different such as relaxation‚ adventure‚ or a temporary escape from ordinary life. Whether it may be swimming or just snoozing in the sand‚ a visit to the beach means family fun. Families like to build sand castles‚ and making one can be fun with the right tools. The only equipment you will need is your family‚ a twelve to thirteen-inch deep pail‚ a small plastic shovel‚ a stick‚ and plenty of moist sand. Before

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    Alberta's Oil Sands

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    Alberta Oil Sands Did you know Canada’s energy mostly comes from Alberta’s oil sands? It has been estimated that between 1.7 trillion and 2.5 trillion barrels of oil come from Alberta. The province’s oil resource plays an important role for the world’s oil supply. It has enough oil to keep Canada supplied for the next 400 years! The oil sands were formed in a pretty complex way.The oil was formed in source rocks‚ then continued pressure from overlying rock forced the oil through permeable rock

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    researcher is observing Hypothesis: Sand would heat faster and cool faster than water. It was said that water heats extremely slow. Materials: • Thermometer • Cup of sand • Cup of water • Lamp • Clock For Your Safety: -Do not shake the thermometer. -Wear goggles when experimenting. -Do not touch the light bulb in the lamp. Procedure: 1. Obtain all the materials. Place the lamp on a chair. Make sure the lamp is facing down. 2. Place the sand and water (which should be in

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    The book I have chosen was the Violent Land by the Brazilian Jorge Amado. The reason why I chose this book was because it wasn’t too long and I really like the country of Brazil. I didn’t really know which book I wanted to read at first but I looked around and this one stuck out the most and find it really enjoyable. This story is about everyday Brazilians and the minds of each Brazilian and talks about the country São Jorge dos Ilhéus which is a country ruled by rich planters. The men

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    for many years. Luis Cernuda was a Spanish poet whose poetry strongly followed this style of writing. As a fundamental figure of Generation 27‚ his poetry inspired readers during this time (The Generation of ’27 Overview). The emotion depicted in his work made him an influential poet to many readers as his poems became a reflection of his personal experiences over the years. Since I have a fair background in Spanish courses‚ I chose to translate a poem titled “Contigo” by Luis Cernuda. The meaning

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