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minor deities: Umashiashikabihikoji and Amanotokotachi. They were followed by seven generations of male and female Kami. At that time the Earth was covered with a primordial soup. The gods chose the two younger kami, which were Izanagi and Izanami, brother and sister, to create the world and, for this purpose, gave them a jeweled spear. From the bridge of heaven, linking Earth to Heaven, Izanagi, the male deity, waved the primordial mud with a spear from which, once portrayed, fell a few drops…

progressiveness and efficiency of postwar capitalism using the Modernist style (Stokstad & Cothren 587). He also had a large budget when creating this building and he ordered custom made bronze for the exterior-though building codes requires they were covered in concrete- and was able to give the entire building the dignified image that you see before you. Though the model pale in comparison to the power that the building itself radiates in New…

Chapter : 5 Assassination of Indira Gandhi and Riots against Sikhs Indira Gandhi ordered Indian Army to storm Golden Temple to flush out Jarnail Singh Bhinderanwale and his followers from the temple. Although Operation Blue Star was successful in getting rid of Bhinderanwale but it initiated resentment among the Sikhs against Indira Gandhi. The Times of India published excerpts of an Interview which Mrs. Gandhi gave to BBC reporter on 20th June 1984 with a headline ‘Action against terrorists,…

Grade 8, Unit 1, EA 1: Writing a Hero's Journey Narrative Sustainably Adam was just your regular 15 year old boy. But today something rustled in the back of his mind that reminded him innocence is not forever. It took but half of the day for troubling news to reach him of his sister’s death, and the implications that came with that. But so much more was on the horizon. Suddenly Adam’s world felt more suffocating than anything else, even though attached to his mouth was a perfectly…

In the chapter ‘Forget Columbus’ of the book ‘The Inconvenient Indian’, the author Thomas King writes about his point of view on the forgotten history of the Native Americans. He conveys about the tales made up about the natives and americans engraved in the history to mainly appeal to the white audience. The author starts the chapter by telling how insignificant was the discovery of the land of natives made by Columbus. According to him the only reason why he was given credit and recognized…

action. The Middle East has historically been the least free region in the world, the significance of the barrier of fear in the area is, then, undeniable—especially in the 21st century with the Arab Revolutions. Pearlman’s 2017 book We Crossed a Bridge and it Trembled thoroughly outlines the…

World War 2 was one of the major global wars and it happened between 1939 and 1945. It was triggered by the German invasion of Poland. The war was fought between 2 groups of countries: The Allies (Britain, France and the USA) and the Axis power (Italy, Japan and Germany). On the 6th of June 1944, the Allies invaded Normandy, which was under the control of Nazi Germany. D-Day was considered the turning point for Germany because it caused them to fight on two fronts, which majorly weakened them.…

wood based items is of billions of rupees. Following are the factors which are excessively leading towards deforestation. Infrastructure Development: Recently we have come across some massive constructions in Punjab, building of roads, overhead bridges, the metro bus routes and orange train paths constructions. Such mega constructions are eminently the major reason for the deforestation in Pakistan. The infrastructural developments are destroying the natural habitats, which is not only causing…

Speed, Dogs, and a Stunning Scenery: A Taste of Dog Sledding Text by Yati People of Tromsø were lucky to have a chance for a free dog sledding experience. On 17 April, Tromsø Villmarkssenter did an open day, starting with a free bus ride from the city center to their facility. The event included a short dog sled ride, cuddling dogs and puppies, free use of the lavvos (Sami tents) with open fire inside, and also outdoor bonfire where people can grill their own food. Utropia had a chance to speak…

Though engineers have developed many advances that have moved our society forward, they have also created technologies that have caused many of the problems that people and our planet face. An engineering degree gives me knowledge of the technologies and systems we create, hence providing me with the opportunity to apply that knowledge along with my skills to create positive change. That change begins with with proper policy analysis of both technology and social issues, which are current…