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dripping death- dripping death!” (H.G. Wells; The War in the Air) This quote states that, civilian homes, towns, and cities are defenseless against a merciless pounding from above. In the story, “By the Waters of Babylon”, John explores the ruins of New York City. The ruins, named the Dead place, was believed to be the ruins of the homes that godly beings once inhabited. John discovers that not only did humans create these structure, but it was at the hands of humans that the structures fell.…

A glowing medallion in the sky complimented by a cool, tranquil breeze sets a happy mood for the day. Urban blues can be heard walking downtown Chicago. A jungle of buildings, each varying in size, tower above all. Rich history accompanies the renown architecture. Strong, iron bridges hover above the glassy blue-green Chicago River. Fresh air and a gentle breeze from the water clears the sinuses. A faint sea scent can be detected. Swaying to and fro in the wind, tall oaks line the river.…

places to travel it gets difficult to decide on a place. Traveling to the country will give a peaceful vacation whereas; the city will contribute a very busy fun filled schedule. One city, Murray Kentucky, presents more of a relaxing atmosphere than New York City, because of the environment, people, and values that hold true. Traveling to Murray is a great escape. Waking up in the morning is actually something to look forward to, because of the great views. The smell of the fresh clean air is…

The story of Gene Weingarten’s “Pearls Before Breakfast” was located outside a Metro in an indoor arcade, in the L’enfant Plaza Station. It was 7:51 a.m., in a morning rush hour on Friday, January 12. The performer for that day was Joshua Bell. According to his official website (http://www.joshuabell.com/home), “he is one of the most celebrated violinists of his era, and his restless curiosity, passion, and multi-faceted musical interests are almost unparalleled in the world of classical…

It paints a picture of the New York skyline to make remind Americans of the horrific pictures of the previous month come back to life stating, “The heavens were raining human beings” (379). This illustrates people’s fresh fear and concern about the uncertain future that laid ahead…

Over the summer and part of the spring I made a slow transition to move to Incline. I was only nervous about making friends because I didn’t know if they would like me. The first time I met all of the girls in my grade was at the 6th grade orientation.I was still going to school in Truckee when I went to the orientation my school was having their 6th grade orientation as the Incline Middle School was having theirs. I never wanted to move when I first heard that we were going to then about a…

Frances was 85 years old when she died. She was born on April 10th, 1880. She died in 1965 in May. She was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her parents are Susan Bean and Frederik Perkins. Her parents were from Marine, both of them. They owned a business. The business they owned was a stationer. A lot of her childhood was spent in Massachusetts. A town called Worcester. Her name was not always Frances. When she was born her name was Frannie Coralie. That was her christened name. She changed her…

Canals left over from the Golden Age are lined by candlelit cafes, gabled houses, lush parks, colorful street markets, monumental museums and whirling bicycles. You will also enjoy a diverse array of dining options while in Amsterdam. The Venice of the North is legendary for their free-spirited and wild nightlife. These things are all what make it one of the great cities of Europe, and because of so much offered, it can sometimes be difficult knowing how to begin. The Best Sights of Amsterdam…

business relocated to 2nd avenue, where it currently resides, and became known as “Builders Warehouse”. Fourteen years later, they acquired Spelts Shultz countertop, and this brought an opportunity to expand outside of Kearney. In 1995, Builders built a new office in Grand Island,…

For centuries, and since the beginning of its existence, the United States of America has been a country made by immigrants. The first people that populated and settle in North America came from the north of Asia and stayed by way of the Beringia land bridge. After them, many other civilizations have been traveling into the country, the most ancient ones mostly coming from all parts of Asia. Over the years the United States was occupied by many other civilizations, for instance, Spanish, Irish,…