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    increasingly inclement weather. Though these grand manifestations of global warming do pose very real and present threats, there is a subtler, more personal danger that climate change is posing to something even more valuable than our coastlines and homes: it is stealthily creeping into our lives and stealing our health. Global warming…

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    What is a foul weather gear and why you need it? Description: Foul weather gear is the must-have item when you set out for some adventurous activity. It must keep you warm and comfortable. There must not be any water penetration. Can you hear the winds howling and the rain blasting by in horizontal downpour? When the wind is sharp, the sky is grey and the spray is chilled as an ice, all you need is foul weather gear to sail comfortably in the winter weather. Sailing in winter becomes a pleasure…

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    improving local air and contributing to the reduction of global GHG and associated climate change impacts and Decrease the risk or severity of climate change impacts, such as storm-related flooding, sea-level rise, and frequency of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, and extreme temperatures or precipitation. They will achieve this by develop a Climate Action Plan to support the city’s commitment to the Climate Protection Agreement, which CMB signed in 2005, and building a Code adaptivity…

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    assets. This plan takes into account the community and the Indiana tribes in which we share cohesive relationships with, to reduce hazards that will direct mitigation efforts and resources. SCOPE Bullhead City in its history dealt with high winds, extreme heat, microbursts, tornadoes, earthquakes, flooding and storm damage. Disasters can happen with or without warning it. Bullhead City has prepared for a wide variety of disasters utilizing equipment, manpower and knowledge of those who work for…

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    Sea Shanties are a class of work songs that date back as far as the 16th century in Scotland. However, they truly flourished over a span of fifty years in the mid 1800’s after being popularized by the Atlantic merchant trade. Sailors used chants for synchronizing shipboard labor. They are typically flexible in lyric form that would allow for easy improvisation. This would allow the shantyman (leader/head) to lengthen or shorten the call and response to match the work. Shantyman (solo):…

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    Management – Emergency Operations Center where she would brief state officials about the weather conditions threatening the state. In 2008 she covered closely the wildfires that burnt thousands of acres in Central Florida. Her television career started early while in college. It was local TV station in Tallahassee, Florida where students would have their own…

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    Abstract: Severe weather events have increased and intensified as climate change has gotten worse. Studies and research shows how negatively the mental health of survivors can be impacted as a result of the trauma they have experienced. Whether they develop depression, anxiety, economic troubles, personality disorders, grief as a result of death/loss, and/or a host of other mental health troubles, it is important that communities and policy making bodies have preventative measures in place.…

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    Golden Mean Aristotle’s Golden Mean was summarized wonderfully by Christopher Brown, “Aristotle’s Golden Mean is the concept of the perfect medium between extremes” (Brown). According to Aristotle, moderation is a keystone of virtuous behavior. Moderation is relative to each person. Aristotle suggests that each person temper their own styles and extremes (Adler and Proctor II). For example, if a person was naturally easy to anger, then that person should strive to moderate their anger but not…

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    He always wants to keep up the appearance of a loving and caring person. Polonius appears like a man who loves and cares about his son, Laertes. Polonius speaks to his son with advice that sounds sincere but in reality it is rehearsed, hollow and without feeling. In reality Polonius lies, manipulates people and eavesdrops on peoples conversation. Polonius helps contribute to minor theme of appearance versus reality by showing how his appearance is not his true nature, behind the mask there lies…

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    heat stroke. Prevent Sunburn by using light clothing. Cold – During the cold weather, snow sports are a favorite. Skiing on the slopes or sledding are fun sports. Clothing will be a factor keeping warm in the cold weather conditions. Both climates enjoy ice skating but not outside. In the cold climate outside skating is available. The third difference between Hot and Cold Weather are the locations Hot - Hot climates, normally, associate with desert…

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