myth. Thesis: The Lost City of Atlantis is not a true myth‚ as it is not‚ in any way‚ depicted in the traditional way that most myths were presented at the time. It can only be found in the philosopher Plato’s works‚ and no other poets or writers at the time have been recorded as telling the story or taking it seriously. Thus‚ Plato had to have invented it around the time‚ rather than simply retold the story‚ as most myths tend to be. Sample thesis: The Lost City of Atlantis is not a true myth
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Tenochtitlan Tenochtitlan was the main city and capital of the Aztec empire. The city was founded in 1325 when the Aztec emperor told some of his tribes to look for a spot for their new capital city. He told them that the spot for the city would be found when they saw an eagle eating a snake on top of a cactus. This symbol is now on the Mexican coat of arms and on the Mexican flag (King). The tribes wondered around in what is now present day Mexico City‚ looking for this strange site. They finally
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What is a smart city? • A smart city has been defined as a ‘knowledge’‚ ‘digital’‚ ‘cyber’ or ‘eco’ city; representing a concept open to a variety of interpretations‚ depending on the goals set out by a smart city’s planners. We might refer to a smart city as an improvement on today’s city both functionally and structurally‚ using information and communication technology (ICT) as an infrastructure. • A city well performing in a forward-looking way in [economy‚ people‚ governance‚ mobility
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Natalie Dougherty ENGL 102-013 Dr. Leitch Feb. 18‚ 2009 Thematic Meaning in City Lights In order for art to be successful‚ despite the category of its expression‚ one thing is necessary; a connection between the piece and its audience that can transcend time and space. If a song‚ film‚ poem‚ novel‚ play or painting possesses the ability to touch audiences of any era or culture‚ then it is truly successful. Notable movements of artwork are associated with the time in which they were produced
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The City of Torqres Prologue Two families‚ full of hate and different beliefs living in the same city of Torqres. Both used to care for one another‚ but the way both families thought the city should be ran was too different‚ and hatred built up. The hatred and disparity was too large to be broken causing both to split the city into two parts; Torq and Res. Story Young Mic and Pen were out fetching water for their poor and unhealthy family. They know if not enough water is brought back
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OLONGAPO: A CLEAN CITY LEGEND According to popular legend‚ there once was a group of warring tribes who lived in the area in and around what is now the modern city. A wise old man‚ seeing the perils of disunity‚ exerted great effort toward uniting the warring tribes. There were‚ however‚ some who bitterly opposed his idea‚ and one day the old man just disappeared. After a long search‚ the old man’s body was found‚ but with the head missing. It is said that the tribesmen launched search parties
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Safe Cities In this day and age‚ the safety of city and citizen are essential for people’s life. But as the population of cities continues to increase‚ the safety of city has become a critical problem. The government or city planners should think highly of this problem and do some adjustment of the city. However‚ the safety of city is dependent on the infrastructure of the city‚ the role of government and improves awareness of people. Firstly‚ in the public area‚ there should increase of the
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Topic: City life is too stressful. Do you agree or disagree? The past 50 years have seen a dramatic increase in densely populated metropolitan areas. This raises a certain issue as to whether city life makes man too stressed. While there are valid arguments to the contrary‚ in my opinion‚ city-dwellers are bored because of its rapid pace of life. This essay will provide reasons for justifying this opinion. Firstly‚ there is a noticeable rise in the volume of traffic in the city. It is not avoidable
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Triumph of the city Triumph of the city‚ by Edward L. Glaeser‚ was published in the United States by the Penguin Group in February 2012. In this book‚ the author makes clear points how cities have not only survived but thrived; Glaeser’s premise is that human beings are best when they are close together‚ that cities provide the lifestyle that brings humans closer together. In order to solve all the problems and to have a better future‚ he encourages people to live in cities together so that we can
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Vatican City Vatican City is a country of religion. A mere .44 square kilometers in total‚ the city-state is the central hub for the governing body of the Catholic faith; thousands of followers worldwide come annually to view the numerous artistic masterpieces and visit the center of their beliefs. Religion is found in virtually all aspects of Vatican City and can be seen in its culture‚ politics‚ and economy. The culture of Vatican City is dominated by religious aspects and traditions. For one
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