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The main value of stream two is close proximity to nature and using abstract natural elements. At first glance one is able to starkly see the difference this structure and the previous Sky House. The Koshino House features two parallel concrete rectangular confines, which…

To: Michael Brown From: Katherine Midkiff Subject: Analysis of Vashon Groundwater Modeling Report Date: June 7, 2016 Introduction This analysis is being written in order to evaluate the “Vashon-Maury Island Hydrologic Modeling: Technical Report” and determine whether or not the results of the report are adequate enough to be used for future regional groundwater planning (“ESS 454,” n.d.). I will make this determination by taking note of how well the technical report provides answers to the…

The role that natural gas fracking will play in the United States' energy future is quickly evolving. By the process of Hydraulic fracturing obtaining natural oils and gas. This process has significant impact for the country’s economy. However, the process of hydraulic fracturing has a negative impact on the environment due to the waste water injection into the fracking wells. The history of the process of fracking has evolved from the start due to the advancing of technology. The United States…

vessels into the anterior pituitary gland where TRH binds to receptors on the endocrine cells. Once bound, stimulation of the endocrine cells causes a synthesis and release of another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) into the blood stream. TSH targets the cells from the thyroid gland and binds to receptors that promote the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormone (TH/ T3 and T4). TH travels into the blood where it is released in all parts of tissues, affecting almost every…

Evolution of Waikiki Today, Waikiki remains Hawaii's most visited guest destination, and its presence is the significant reason as to why the city of Honolulu keeps it's position as one of the main ten destinations in the United States, after a seemingly endless amount of time. It might be difficult to envision that the Waikiki we have today, encompassed by the brilliant lights, a dashing beachwalk, towering buildings, and cluster of shops, eateries, and different attractions, was once a marsh…

is the foundation of our ecosystem (Ashman & Puri, 2002). Furthermore, Feehan (2003) also states that water is vital as water present in our soils, streams and rivers and follow the lie of the land. According to Feehan (2003) a typical farm is a water catchment and the activity of the farmer will affect water quality in the surrounding rivers or streams. Bartram & Balance (1996) states that a monitoring programme covers the water course system of a catchment area. According to Bartram & Balance…

How to rotate a video using VLC With an increase in the number of smart phone users, a lot of us have found ourselves not just clicking pictures but also making videos of our special moments. If you too have used your cell phone to capture a video, it is quite possible that when you tried playing it in your computer, you found it to be rotated and were left scratching your head. This is an error observed in many smart phones as most of these phones are not designed to consider the orientation…

Last summer, I experienced a once-in-a-lifetime-oppourtunity. I have been fishing a lot but have never experienced anything quite like this. It involved thousands of catfish, a rowboat, my brother, a neighbor, and a half-empty lake. Our neighbors were draining their lake. They had broke the dam and drained out most of the water. There was a lot of muck after it had been drained and at the deepest spot of the lake it was only about four foot. My brother Justin helps out my neighbor and works for…

decided he was headed in the right direction. “All we need to do is follow the stream to the waterfall.” He said looking at the mule. “It is time, Titus said, as he jumped from the rock onto the back of the mule, that we continue our journey. “Well, Mr. Hootie, Titus said, looking up at the bird, if you care to join us, we’re off to slay a dragon.” Traveling was easy, as long as they could stay near the stream. Sometimes, however, the trees were so close together, or the rocks much too…

largest river in the United States, and is often referred to as the Nile of North America. This nickname describes its arid location and the vast human population that relies upon it (Kammerer, 2005). Despite its size, fluctuations in Colorado River stream flow are sensitive to the seasonal and annual changes in precipitation and temperature typical in arid systems. Long periods of below-average precipitation and large diurnal changes in temperature place high evaporative demand on the river.…