there is from the pacific anticyclone and it's always dry(Time). Plants do not grow in this desert because of the heat, instead it is covered with thick fog. Even though some species like cacti, algae, and lichen ,Seagulls, penguins, pelicans, and flamingos ,mice, fox, deer, and Llamas. A shock discovery was made the oldest mummies have been discovered in this desert. Now they really looked in to it there are more than a million people living their. They mine compounds, fish in villages, and…
In the short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O 'Connor, a very disoriented family of five is taking a “peaceful” trip to Florida. Although the father of the family, Bailey, is afraid of cats, Grandmother brings along her furry friend anyway; to add to this, Grandmother then begins to talk about an old house she remembers from her childhood that is believed along the way. However, it is not. When Grandmother realizes this information is incorrect, instead of telling Bailey to turn…
1. What is alula? - Alula is a set of feathers on the first digit of birds which permits a slot on the wing. 2. What is crop milk? – Crop milk is a secretion from the lining of crop of parent…
Richard Learoyd is a British photographer, born 1966 – present, who utilizes a particular photographic processes called camera obscura, Latin translation “dark room,” to create his works of art. Learoyd designed and built his own room-sized portable camera obscura which sits adjacent to room his subject possess – separated by a singular lens. During this process, light falls upon the subject and is instantly fixated onto the photographic paper, no negative is produced. Learoyd’s approach to the…
“I had always been proud of my body—its strength and grace enabled me to pursue my passions. But now it had become the enemy” (Bried). This is ballet, a wonderful but exhausting, beautiful but horrible art form and sport, and the ones who make the magic happen are the ballerinas. Onstage, they look stunning, all lean muscles and long lines and lovely faces, but backstage and beyond, it’s a different, gruesome story. The ballerina’s body takes a regular beating, every day, and though dancers…
Determining the constituents of reality is arguable the genesis of a prevailing acquiescence within society, and this manifests largely as either blind conformity or wistful ignorance. J.M Barrie and The Wachowski Brothers, authors of Peter Pan and The Matrix, respectively, consider how the obvious dichotomy between reality and fantasy in the two texts acts as a metaphor for society and their ability to choose preferential ignorance in times of strife. This idea is extended to incorporate the…
Weekend getaways around Chennai 1.Mahabalipuram It is one of the World Heritage Site with ancient archaeological wonders, also known as “Mahabs”. This town has a rich history during Pallava’s century and served as a a bustling seaport.this place has been named the demon king Mahabali who was renowned for his generosity.One can capture the picturesque scenic surroundings of its historical monuments, sculptures , culture and tradition. The striking feature is the beautiful Shore Temple…
the northwest. Cuba’s largest natural freshwater lake is Laguna de Leche at 25.9sq miles. It contains largemouth bass of all sizes. It is located in the northern part of Ciego de Avila Province. The lake is a natural habitat for the Caribbean flamingo. Cuba has around nearly 200 small rivers as well as many narrow streams that dry in the summer. River Cauto located in the Oriente de Cuba is the longest river, measuring 230 miles from where it starts in the Sierra…
Cultural Awareness in Dominican Republic Maximo Moises Vincente Mejia Advanced Leaders Course 13J Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, etc. Culture has become key in our interconnected world, which is made up of so many ethnically diverse societies, but also riddled by conflicts associated with ethnicity, religion, and ethical beliefs. Culture is not fixed, it will always be…
There are many different cultural versions of the story of Cinderella. There is only one story of Cinderella that I grew up with and that is the “Disney movie version of Cinderella.” This particular version of the story most people of today’s culture are familiar with and know that it is truly loved by many. However, it is always great to venture out of the norm, and to look for other versions of the story that is so loved by many people. This is such a popular story that different cultures all…