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Current Event 1 Paper Harvey to Impact Car Sales Current Event One Amanda Rayner Baker College September 3, 2017 Harvey to Impact Car Sales Introduction Hurricane Harvey has increased the demand of multiple goods and services. Fox Business issued an article written by Matthew Rocco, that details the impact on car sales. In this article Rocco discusses not only the state of Texas’ impact on car sales but the impact Hurricane Harvey will have on these sales as well. Supply and…

When it comes to understanding yourself and your personality on a deeper level than normally, you must take personal stories into perspective that have shaped your life while growing up. According to McAdams, “defining oneself through a personal story is an act of psychological and social responsibility” (Engler 2009). Psychological and social responsibility relate to how you act onto actions around you and how you tie society into your viewpoint of the world. In other words, explaining yourself…

adjacent watercourses which increases the carbon content in water. Furthermore, when peat becomes very dry, it can form a water repellent barrier which in turn makes the peat difficult to rewet which increases surface water run off which can cause flooding (Dekker and Ritsema, 2000). 2.6 Scottish Planning Policy Proposals to construct new onshore wind farms in Scotland with generation capacity under 50MW must be submitted to the Local Planning Authority. Under section 36 of the 1989 Electricity…

knew nothing about. At the end of the week I left with friendships that will last me a lifetime. Kansas Boys State taught me how the state government functions. As I drove from Hutchinson to Manhattan Sunday morning, many unanswered questions were flooding my mind. Did I pack enough or not enough? What do I do when I get there? Where do I park my car? The…

A hurricane with a category 5 consist of high level wind, Damages to properties. In order to be prepared for a category 5 always plan to evacuate, have supplies, protect your home. Main reason people evacuate is because of flooding, high wind speed. Always find out if you live in an evacuation zone. Your local government should provide information about if needed to evacuate. “Evacuation planning is number one on the list” ( Knabb,pgr.2). Planning to evacuate you need to go to an area safe and…

Oases were a breath of fresh air in the cruel Arabian desert. These waterholes occurred in areas where water was trapped underground and can range in size from acres to large areas of land. Plants ranging from palm trees to small shrubs grew by oases. Date palm trees were immediately appreciated and valued for their wood, their fruit and the shade that they provided. They quickly became a Caravans traveled from oasis to oasis, letting their herds of animals eat the vegetation while they set up…

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING affecting the following areas: Western Arkala, Arkala River, Newsworn Farmlands, Lake Hera, Sanburn Town, and the Grand Lake area. They Report 60mph winds and quarter sized hail. The following areas may experience flash flooding: Arkala River, Lake Hera, and the Grand Lake area. For your safety remain indoors, and move to an interior room on the lowest floor possible. That's right! Arkala is being hit with severe thunderstorms that are effecting several parts of the…

Egypt was a kingdom that lasted for a very long time. It first started in 2950 B.C. and lasted all the way to 671 B.C. They were known for their amazing buildings, especially the Great Pyramids. They are also known for being the longest lasting empire to date. Egypt was as old as the Sumerians, but they lasted even longer than the Sumerians. The Egyptians thrived due to the Nile river, which was what kept the Egyptians alive. The Nile is 4,100 miles long, which makes it the longest river in the…

In the Babylonian civilization they had a king for every city-state and they were referred to as the local God of each city-state. They were known as the ensi, God’s representative and governor. They had the support of military leaders, priests, priestesses, and other important individuals. Religion was very powerful during this time. Since the ensi was looked to as the God of their land being close with religious figures made a big impact if they continued to be liked and rule they area. The…

and inflame airways, leading to asthma and other lung diseases. Along with food production and human health, climate change also has an effect on the economy. Climate change damages property and infrastructure. Climate change can cause events like flooding, droughts, and wildfires, which can damages homes, roads, bridges, power lines, dams, etc. These events can shut down businesses and lose productivity in those areas. Bad weather can cancel work and school days, which leads to harm in…