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    selected is of the aftermaths of a forest fire at Yosemite. It is unknown weather the fire was man made or from natural causes but it does make one think of the effects they might be having on this gorgeous earth. Misrach’s Yosemite (Burnt Forest & Half Dome, 1988 is beyond breathtaking and captures so much detail of this gorgeous planet called earth. I hope all that stand in awe of this piece reflect on the impact both positive and negative humans can have on the earth. Misrach’s image…

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    two structures is the large dome of the Pantheon while the Parthenon is rectangular in shape. Today this buildings are also used for different purposes with the Pantheon now being a Roman Cathloic church and the Parthenon serving as a museum (Diffen.com, n.d.). It’s clear that the Romans borrowed much from the Greek architecture in constructing the Pantheon. It’s also notable that they used their advanced understanding and many years of practice with domes and concrete to construct…

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    Serenia's Greed

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    Everything seemed to be quite great for humans living on the beautiful island of Serenia. Beauty was a gift from God for all the “Serenians”, a tribe of peaceful beings. All was great until greed started to build up in many. Their greed caused them to desire more. They demanded luxurious huge homes built out of the finest wood on earth, from a tree they were forbidden to touch by God. None though had the courage to touch the tree until one dreadful day. A man named Fisher did the impossible by…

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    already been resolved by the creation of Simply To Go and The Aggie Dome, which have extended hours for students who cannot make it to The Café for regular dining hours. This is a valid argument, considering what Simply and The Dome have to offer. Simply To Go is open on the underside of the Williams Dining Hall and serves sandwiches, salads, and one of the main entrees from what the Café has from lunch or dinner. The Aggie Dome is on the north side of campus, near the soon-to-be new Student…

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    The Renaissance was a coming into the light era for education and women especially finally being able to be educated like one of the men, was one of these bright spots. Architecture becoming a science, as well as creating beautiful buildings was becoming known as an art and of course the world renowned inventor, artist, visionary Leonardo Da Vinci and the many wonders he had to offer the Renaissance period that bled into our modern times. During the Renaissance period the women were usually…

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    Santa Costanza Essay

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    church illustrates a great masterpiece of architecture. A circular structure outside the walls of ancient Rome, Via Nomentana, was built as a mausoleum for Constantina, daughter of Constantine I (Poetschke 52). The ambulatory is surrounded by a central dome and the building is constructed as a tholos related design. The structure has survived stability in its original form, but despite the damage it has undergone over the past centuries, it stands in great condition. However, Santa Costanza is…

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    Introduction Prologue I looked beyond the clear dome that sheltered and protected our people for almost two decades. My eight-year-old face pressed against the glass in astonishment. I was thankful that our unit happened to be at the edge of the West Division. I could observe space forever. It boggled my young mind that our dome could levitate. I would examine the planet, Earth. It was the size of a standard grapefruit from the distance. Earth looked depressing. I was glad I didn’t live there.…

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    The Pantheon Essay

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    engineering and construction during the ancient times. The structure has the largest surviving dome, with the interior span that comfortably exceeds any other ancient rival. It has suffered and survived so many complications and had been repaired and restored repeatedly. However, the Hadrianic structural fabric and much of its original marble work remain intact. The coffering of the interior of the dome also shows the Romans’…

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    The proposed technology solution is comprised of the collective decision from the interdisciplinary project team. COHC technical experts, and the NICU project team reviewed gathered information from vendors and specialists, and concluded that a connected care alarm management communication system will meet their needs, as well as support future growth. An important consideration in the development of the proposed solution is the workflow and configuration of clinical staff assignment. It is…

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    Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which are back! After they arrived, we discuss who would go back and get Charles Wallace. In the end, we decided it would have to be me, because Calvin hasn’t known Charles Wallace that long, and father has been gone too long. It has to be me, and I’m really scared about it. I said my goodbyes and then Mrs. Which wrinkled me back to Camazotz. I'm going to get the real Charles Wallace back! As soon as we wrinkled to the hill on Camazotz Mrs. Which told me I have…

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