The Non-Traditional structure that I chose to design is a log home. When doing research on styles of construction I was a little overwhelmed with the options that are available for construction methods. The first thing I needed to find out is what type of footing and foundation is needed to support the immense weight of the logs. An 8"x16" footing and 8" foundation is sufficient enough to support the weight of a log home. There are three different options available for supporting the floor joist
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In “The Alchemist‚” Paulo Coelho uses diction‚ imagery‚ and a flashback to characterize the novel’s protagonist‚ Santiago‚ while relating to themes. Based on the novel‚ Santiago could be characterized as someone who is intuitive and connected to nature. Coelho uses imagery such as‚ “he could see the stars through the half-destroyed roof‚” (3) to show that Santiago is not one to fear nature‚ but rather that Santiago thrives in nature. Santiago uses his limited resources in multiple ways‚ such as
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Farming during the early nineteenth century was very unlike today. For settlers who were interested‚ they had some options if they wanted to buy farm land. The families with the least amount of money could get land as squatters. They drastically changed the land into a valuable working farm and desired to purchase the land later on. Those settlers with limited means could examine the land and purchase a parcel from a government land office for a certain cost per acre. Most farm families raised various
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farming is done on slopes of hills to grow rice‚ maize‚ and tea depending on the height of the region they are living. Orchards of fruits like apples‚ peaches‚ pears‚ plums‚ etc.‚ are common. People also rear animals like sheep and cows for wool and milk. Fruits‚ wool and handicrafts are sent all over the country from these regions. On the Dal Lake in Kashmir‚ many people make their living by using boats called Shikaras to give rides to tourists. Here handicrafts are also a source of income. Shawls‚
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hard life. Answer: True. 9. True or False: Peasants worked for the whole kingdom. Answer: False‚ they worked for a specific lord. 10. What were peasant’s clothes made of? Answer: They were homemade with wool and linen. 11. True or False: They used the tools supplied by the kingdom. Answer: False‚ the invented their own tools. 12. True or False: They wore boots made of leather. Answer: True. 13. What did they use to
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Beakers - 10 Conical flasks - 5 Spatula Cotton Wool Measuring cylinder Diagram Method 1. Gather the equipment and set it up like in the diagram above. 2. Using a top pan balance‚ a beaker and a spatula‚ measure 0.1g‚ 0.2g‚ 0.3g‚ 0.4g and 0.5g of MnO2 and place them in different beakers. 3. Measure 50ml of H2O2 using a measuring cylinder and fill 5 beakers with 50ml of H2O2 each. 4. Place a new conical flask and enough cotton wool to cover the hole of the
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Choose Your Fabric Rit works best on many natural‚ washable fabrics such as ... * 100% cotton‚ linen‚ silk‚ wool‚ ramie * Synthetics such as rayon‚ nylon and acetate * Fiber blends with at least 60% cotton or other dyeable fiber (Blends will tint evenly but will not achieve full color) ... but there are fabrics that will not accept dye such as ... * Fabrics with 50% or more polyester content * 100% acrylic‚ fiberglass‚ or metallic fibers * Fabrics with rubber backing (bath
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Business Law Question 1 For the given scenarios it is stated that both John and Patrick are aged over eighteen and are of sound mind and in the each scenario they intend to enter a legally binding contract. For a contract to come into existence there have to be three steps involved: • Agreement (Offer and Acceptance) • Consideration • Intention to create legal relations All three scenarios are supported by “consideration”. The general idea of consideration is that
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measurements and differentiation between female and male on a certain species were established. Pig (Sus scrofa) is a great source of meat and contributes largely on Filipino food consumption. Sheep (Ovis aries) produces meat‚ milk and hair (wool). This ‘wool’ is manufactured to create a usable product. One good example is the production of sweaters/jackets which are being worn in cold places for protection and covering. Goat (Capra
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Adam Smith is regarded as the father of modern economics and considered still one of the greatest minds in economics today. This is greatly due to his groundbreaking classic work; The Wealth of Nations. Smith addresses two main concepts that contribute to the wealth of nation. This essay will reflect Smith’s understands of the division of labour and exchange and how these two concepts relate to the wealth of nations. By trying to understand these concepts it is important to recognize the consequences
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