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    Prior to the 9/11 attacks, terrorism, internal or external groups, for the most part was unknown to Americans. Terrorism existed, but Americans were not really aware until we was blindsided by the attack on the World Trade Center and the others attacks that happened on 9/11. We as Americans were frightened at what happen and terrified at what was to come. The public’s perception after the attacks on 9/11, was pure chaos and uncertainty. The killing of so many people unexpectedly, that it…

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    Brownfields are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant”. Brownfields are often what is left after the land is used for industrial or commercial facilities. Because of New York City’s lack of space, Brownfields can be a solution to utilize the unoccupied space for more developments and opportunities for energy…

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    session for the past two summers. While attending SOS, I become my best self and I feel empowered due to the encouragement team leaders provide the campers. We are encouraged to climb ladders and get on the roofs of houses, which is what SOS is known for repairing. We take down disintegrating roofs and make them new again while working in the ruthless summer sun,…

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    One conflict that was resolved and lead to a theme in “The Sniper” by Liam O’Flaherty would be when the republican soldier was shot by the enemy in the forearm but thought of a plan and killed the other soldier because he’s taught to not let his emotions get in the way of his job. It was unfair that he was put to a disadvantage, but he had to deal with it in order to kill the other soldier, who was firing at him, and in order to survive. Being shot is a major conflict in “The Sniper”, not only…

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    as McDowell stated, “fellow white supremacists weren’t active enough”. Thus, he has the motive to attack minority groups just like Dylann as he threatened a synagogue on social media. In this case, McDowell seems as wannabe in hate crimes that ruled Roof was sentenced to death for killing nine black worshippers in a Charleston…

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    Studies wanted to build the greenest building on the Planet. In statistical analysis, Kroon Hall is designed to use 58% less energy than similar buildings and has become the flagship of Yale University’s sustainability mission. The narrow high Arc roof design is constructed of stone, concrete, steel, and glass. The Footprint is between two Science building still in use. Being a former brownfield site, the LEED Platinum building gives bright company for the dark structures surrounding it.…

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    The Courthouse Symbol The symbol represented is the Maycomb County Courthouse. This courthouse is a symbol of social inequality and injustice because of the events that took place in it. For example, the Tom Robinson case. The Tom Robinson case was unfair because, as Mr. Underwood stated in the editorial, “Tom was a dead man the minute Mayella Ewell opened her mouth and screamed” (276). The case was unfair because Tom Robinson was black, and was not given a fair chance to explain himself.…

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    many physical dangers. “Almost immediately, a bullet flattened itself against the parapet of the roof. The sniper took another whiff and put out the cigarette”. The sniper lighted the cigarette knowing that it was risky, then his enemy saw the light of the cigarette and fired at the sniper. Even a small thing as the light of a cigarette was a risky thing for the sniper to do. “Suddenly from the opposite roof a shot rang out and the sniper dropped his rifle with a curse. “I’m hit”, he…

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    comes to constructing a sports stadium. Every team given the opportunity to construct a new stadium always wants to make their stadium the best. They want the best suites, concessions, and finishes to the structure that make it look elegant, the best roofs. You name the amenity and owners want that added in their new stadium. Taxpayers are seeing an increase in the new for public funding when building new stadiums, because owners want the best but need the public to help achieve that. This…

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    makes his comeback with Peppy Miller’s aid, and the film ends on a much the same cheerful note as it started. Similarly, Vertigo begins with a cliffhanger action sequence with the night-time rooftop chase scene and with the policeman falling of the roof, and also ends on a similar suspense filled cliffhanger, this time with Judy Barton having fallen off the belltower. With regards to their endings, Vertigo deviates more from The Artist plot wise than normally otherwise, as it is characterized by…

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