Redwood

ever wonder why things in nature strike a deep longing and sense of peace where human made things do not? Do we not create things with great symmetry, things that perfectly serve our purposes? Should they not give us peace and comfort then? Yet the redwood trees strike us with wonder and a longing for more, not the concrete and steel giants of the cities. God gives…

She wondered to herself. “I really hope it’s a nice lady or man…” She hoped dearly. The gates slowly opened and she walked into the front yard, approaching the main hall door. She rang the doorbell. Bing. Bong. Bing. Bong. She backed away from the redwood door, waiting for the owner to answer the door. A…

i'm trying to come up with a viable explanation for this: one moment ago i was standing on the overpass, listening to the rumble of cars and semi-trucks hurtling past. and now i'm hovering. hovering. floating. and when i look down i don't see concrete. there's a figure crumpled on the ground, its neck twisted at a strange angle. its arms and legs are splayed out and the asphalt around it has dark patches of what i can only guess is ... well. i'm staring at its head. there's a big dark spot…

The Sierra Nevada is the longest mountain range in America and it lies partially within the parks. Along this range lies Mt. Whitney, at an elevated height of 14,491 feet and considered the tallest mountain within the lower United States. In Sequoia National Park, resides another prominent ridge of mountains called the Great Western Divide and it has been posed as the rival of the Sierran Crest. The topography and its gradual formation was the result of the uplift of the southern portion of the…

History of Sears Sears department stores were founded in 1886 by Richard Warren Sears and Alvah Curtis Roebuck. Richard Sears was a railroad station agent from Minnesota and Alvah Roebuck was a watchmaker in Indiana. It all started in North Redwood, Minnesota, when Sears received from an impressive shipment of watches. These watches where not wanted by the local jeweler. Sears purchased the watches and then, sold them for a rewarding profit. He realized the potential for this market and soon…

Out of the three articles on the fight against global warming, written by Alex Williams, Al Gore, and Matt Power, Power is the most convincing because of the logic he uses to persuade his readers. Power gives “10 Green Heresies” that explain how normally accepted green movements aren’t as good as they seem and ways to fix each of them. Power’s use of logos is also far more persuasive than Gore’s use of a pathos persuasion tactic, which is a guilt trip more than anything else. Lastly, Power’s…

Who am I? I was born in Redwood City, California on February 28, 1994. My parents and I lived in San Mateo, California for the a few years before moving to Pleasanton, California. In Pleasanton, I completed all of my schooling and graduated from Amador Valley High School in 2012. I played on various sporting teams, completed with a competition choir group and acted in multiple plays during my time in Pleasanton Unified. My mother and father were my two biggest influences growing up. Not only…

burning process since heat from the fire must first expel moisture. Wood burns differently depending on its density. Hardwoods such as, hickory, red, and white oak, and sugar maple typically burn longer and give off more heat than softwoods such as redwood, cottonwood and aspen. Green wood gives off about half as much temperature as dry, seasoned wood due to its moisture content. The color of a wood flame is a indicative of its temperature. A deep red fire burns at roughly 600℉, while an…

The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries were years of growth for the great empires of Europe. Two of these empires, the Portuguese and the Spanish, looked to expand their territories and power while seeking land not only throughout Europe, but also across the Atlantic in the Americas. Both empires commenced their expansions by sending conquistadors to discover and colonize land in the New World. Once they arrived, both the Spanish and Portuguese conquistadors, with the help of the native…

Ready for Blastoff Curiosity constantly leads me to new adventures and memories, and combined with my passions, it eventually led me to Chabot Space and Science Center. Driving up the windy hills and past the redwood trees for my first field trip in fourth grade, the magnificent sight of grand telescopes overwhelmed me once my class arrived at Chabot. At each exhibit, I felt like an explorer in space where I could do anything from walking on the moon to discovering another planet with life. As…