The Pearl House is a medium sized house. It is approximately seventy-five feet across and fifty feet deep. The main section of the house is of a rectangular shape with a small rectangular ell on its northern side. The summation of these parts creates a shape similar to an L. The primary facade of the house is the south facing side.…
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington was written by Frank Capra in 1939. The film conveys a classic political message about the corruption of politics during the gilded age. A young Midwestern man named Smith is voted into a Senate seat where he tried to pass a bill for a boy’s camp. Incidentally the location of the camp was in the same location the other Senator from his state, Senator Paine, wanted to build a dam. The issue over the land caused an argument to ensue between the two Senators.…
Chicago Five Themes of Geography When many people think of Chicago, they often think of a variety of many different things including the location of Chicago, the people, the culture, and methods of transportation throughout the city. Without realizing it, individuals often relate Chicago to the five themes of geography. By applying the five themes of geography to Chicago, people can get a good understanding of it without even visiting there. The five themes of geography include place, location, region, movement, human-environment interaction.…
Carla Mendoza Business 1050 11/22/15 Assignment 21 “Moi Goes to Washington” Joe Kane Vocabulary 1. Dissuade- to talk someone out of something 2. Oriente- what they call the Equatorian Amazon 3.…
About Spokane Valley Spokane Valley, nestled on the eastern border of Washington state, is a community focused on the growth of its residents. Incorporated on March 31, 2003, the newer city takes a progressive approach to problem solving and is committed to providing individuals and families with opportunities to live, work, play, and flourish in this ever-growing community. With a population of over 92,000, Spokane Valley promotes activities and programs aimed at supporting its growing homes and families. With a focus on the future, the growing community works collaboratively with citizens to encourage a sustainable growth that will benefit all of its current and future residents. Spokane Valley History http://www.spokanevalleyscoop.com/Valley_History_101.html…
The Presidency of the United States consists of the various offices that make up the office of the president. The presidency has many responsibilities. Our current president is Barack Obama. He is in charge of all armed forces. He makes agreements, and calls treaties with other countries.…
Personal statement The year 2004 marked a time in my family’s history in which we took a substantial step forward by coming to the United States. Before that, we lived through and experienced a lot of unspeakable things. Originating in Somalia, my parents understood that it was a place where nothing could be achieved. Civil war broke out, devastating hundreds upon thousands of lives, including several of my family members. Corruption infected the government, military, and all forms of law enforcement.…
Take up your arms men and follow me. Our freedom is at stake, we have declared our independence and now must fight for our very lives. Treason against the crown is a hanging offense. Either we die on the gallows or die for our rights. And so our journey begins, the year is 1776.…
George Washington was the General of the Continental Army and who was revered as winning the war for America’s independence. Washington bravely stood up to the challenge with his volunteer soldiers, that seemed almost impossible, defeating the most powerful military force in the world known as the British Empire. On Christmas Eve Washington and his rag tag troops crossed the Delaware River during a winter storm with wind chill temps down to zero degrees as they battled ice, rain, snow and fierce winds to hunt down British troops for a surprise attack. After he battled and defeated the British Army he was hailed as a king because he gained America’s freedom and independence.…
On Dalton State campus, many students arrive hoping to receive an education to further their careers. College campuses offer a system of buildings to provide services that helps each student find a place of stability. The highly populated and generic Pope Student Center is an ideal spot for any student who is hungry, a social seeker, and needing a rest from the heavy college work. Yet, my preferred region of the Dalton State campus is the outside of the Pope Student Center. The captivating scenery releases a peacefulness which allows me to do work; the versatile textures of concrete to wood, and the warm and wintry weather brushing my skin by the oncoming of autumn allow me to calm the anxiety and pressure of being in a college setting.…
The New Orleans is a Louisiana city beside the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. The Nickname for New Orleans is Big Easy. New Orleans is named after the Duke of Orleans, who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723. Beginning of the Morrison's administration, and for the entirety of Schiro's, the city was a center of the Civil Rights Movement. In 2005 New Orleans was catastrophically hit by the Hurricane Katrina like other places of USA.…
I have been a Chicago resident for 18 years , In which is now known as the windy city . the things I love about Chicago is that it still amazes me to this day .However .there are some things, I dislike and really wish that it didn’t happen in this city. There are five senses hearing, smelling, touching seeing,and taste. The five senses are vital and are respiratory sensory organs needed to respond or communicate with others effectively.…
New York City From a New Yorker’s Point of View: A City Filled with Flaws New York City. The Big Apple. The City that Never Sleeps. These phrases always seem to catch the attention of many people. When New York comes up in a conversation, most people think about well-known locations like Grand Central Station where you can travel to upstate New York or other states near New York, or Times Square where the lights shine the brightest and there are so many different things to do like shopping, eating, sightseeing, or just hanging out.…
What are some of the key factors which have driven and facilitated urban development over time? Referring to examples from New Zealand and other countries, explain some of the different types of contemporary cities. Introduction Urban development is constantly growing in today’s society due to the world’s population growth and many people are wanting to live in Urban areas opposed to rural areas. In the 30 year period between 2000 and 2030 the UN has estimated that the world population will significantly increase and majority of this increase will occur in urban centres (An introduction to human geography, 2012).…
I have visited Dubai twice, the first time in 2013 and the second time last Christmas and although I love Dubai I am sure it is not the place for everyone (although car fanatics will fall in love with Dubai). Even though it has it ́s bad sides, Dubai will always have a place in my heart. This ridiculous city has amazing architecture and awful traffic and is truly different from anything else. In this essay I will tell about the good and the bad sides of Dubai and of it ́s tourist attractions. You might know about the amazing architecture found in the biggest city in The United Arab Emirates.…