On the Waterfront

someone, which is seems to be married men, they all want me. It seems that even when I try to get away from dating married men, I find out they are married and they are just hiding that truth. Today was a good day at work because I was able to sell a waterfront property, which means I can take it easy if I want the remainder of the week. It feels good to get out of that office because Melvin’s cologne was so strong it started…

As we can see, the novel The Giver deals with a futuristic community. Everybody confirms the rules, there are no colors, no emotions, no sex, no snow and no sunshine. The citizens of this community have no idea about their past or origin. Only two people from this place can remember the roots which are the two main characters. The first one is the 12 year old Jonas who is selected to be the new Receiver, which means that he receives memories of the time before the community was established. At a…

For the social outcomes of Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has extensive publicity of Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival in Hong Kong or other cities, such as major newspapers, internet and TV channels, aims to build awareness of the event and city ambience to attract more people to attend and contact this event (Hong Kong Tourism Board, 2016). According to Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (2017), it attracts over 6000 competitors of different race and Hong Kong…

Given my concept of forgotten spaces, I intend to design an installation that helps bring life into my forgotten space by making people more aware of their surroundings and enhancing the aesthetic value. The installation will capture and create an aerodynamic atmosphere that encapsulates the idea of the space itself. By doing this, it’s like having one's routine broken up, looking up towards the sky, just changing your perspective for a moment. I want people to experience an incredible…

August 3, 2010: on this day I, a curious 11 year old who had never left the United States, boarded my Cathay Pacific flight from New York to Hong Kong. I had been waiting for this day to come since I found out about the trip 3 weeks before. My dad frequently traveled there for business and I had seen his pictures and videos of Hong Kong and had wanted to travel like him. Here was my opportunity. My dad had already flown down earlier on Sunday, so it was just my mom and I. I awoke from my…

county and including all the nine counties in San Francisco Bay Area. State Coastal Conservancy asserts that the completed projects have included the building of trails and other facilities to public access, restoration of public piers and urban waterfronts, preservation of coastal farmland, and restoration, and improvement of swamps and wildlife dwellings. The California State Coastal Conservancy pursue the…

The Notorious Benedict Arnold by Steve Sheinkin tells the true tale of Benedict Arnold. Starting as a great general for the patriots and becoming the nation’s very first traitor. A once wealthy Arnold family, their name was destroyed by Benedict’s father. His father’s business was failing and soon after his father picked up heavy drinking. Everyone knew how the Arnolds went from rich to poor and Benedict was ashamed. His goal was to return honor to his family’s name. Arnold created a…

Although Camden, New Jersey has a substandard reputation regarding high crime and few financial assets, surprisingly, there are several means of transportation in and out of the city. In terms of the main access routes in and out of Camden, NJ, the primary roads are county route (Rte) 30, state Rte 168, state Rte 676, Federal St (county Rte 537), Broadway St (county rte 551), Atlantic Ave (county), River Rd (county), Ferry Ave (county Rte 603), and State St (county rte 601) (City of Camden…

Pyrmont is a suburb located in the inner city of Sydney. As made evident by the map above, Pyrmont is located to the South-West of the Sydney CBD (Central Business District). Not only is it connected to the CBD, but it is also a part of Darling Harbour, surrounded by a large part of Blackwattle Bay and adjacent Balmain East. Natural elements of Pyrmont are scarce, however both Darling Harbour and Blackwattle bay envelop the suburb. Blackwattle Bay is an example of immense urban renewal, ever…

Mr. Wolf & Mrs. Muse 2/15/17 AP Seminar Economic System of California: The Effects of the Drought and Economic Shift The California water crisis is a severe issue which has affected many people. The Californian economy has been hit very hard by the drought, causing water prices to rise. The government in California has limited the usage of water, and has caused people to cut back on it. There are current methods of water conservation in California, however, they are not the most efficient way to…