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    were relied on to repair, build, and add on to buildings in the 18th century. Many Carpentry skills were passed down through generations. Carpentry not only required skill, but many things like being able to measure precisely. Many carpenters used woods such as oak, poplar, and yellow pine. Overall, carpentry helped colonies flourish in the 18th century. Furthermore, there were many building designs in which some had based off of European concepts. Also, the region influenced housing design as…

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    whereby solar panels are added to the cladding to form a more efficient and sustainable materials for all sorts of buildings. ( Eco building pulse, 2016) This is a new style where by the solar panels are hidden and are covered by materials such as wood , at this moment in time this kind of technology is building done and placed onto building in the USA., however it has been available in Switzerland for some time . ( Eco building pulse, 2016) The building material is also known as solar…

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    Module 7: A Short Story

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    The bird king has been taken, and agony sweeps the woods.” Phoebe reappeared with the cloaks. She buttoned hers, and gave Maia and Megan theirs. “If the bird king truly is gone, do you know who would take him?” asked Megan of her animal loving sister. Phoebe didn’t answer, instead she swung open the door…

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    and have perforated holes no bigger than 2 mm. The mesh catches traps flying embers, but does not ignite because it is made of metal. Once you have made the right choice about your gap sizes, you can also prevent fire taking hold by treating your wood decking slats too. Seal The…

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    is happening. Also, when cheyenne was in the car and there was little description of where she was going, but i still felt like i was here in the car being kidnapped. Lastly, i could really feel how she was feeling when she was running through the wood to get away, but all at the same time not seeing anything. This is how this book shows strong situational irony. The book Girl, Stolen by April Henry is an inventive read with many strengths. This is how this book is a inventive read. The many…

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    Lacrosse Stick

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    How many parts does the basic lacrosse stick have? It is composed of three parts; a loosely woven or net pocket, aluminum or hardwood handle or shaft and a strong plastic head. The different parts of the stick can be changed out or replaced to give the player flexibility and a greater feel for performance during the game. Depending on the position of the player different sticks apply to different positions. The size, shape and length will very according to the need and requirement for any given…

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    and throughout all of time, I try to show my happiness. Happiness in a place reminds me of my grandmothers’ woods besides her house. The enchanted forest beckons me into its pulsing heart. How could I resist such a lush garden full of memories? The deep, hallways that lead to the mysterious doorways called out to me. The pathways were carved with hours of my childhood. I plunged into the woods that once held playful…

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    As the narrator says, “I understood almost nothing about the woods until it was nearly too late.” the audience is invited into the author’s point of view (Paulsen Page#2). In Woodsong by Gary Paulsen, Gary paulsen leads a dogsled team through the wilderness of Alaska. Paulsen will come across unimaginable beauty, but will also come across the dangers of the frozen tundra such as wolfs, unbearable cold and a ferocious bear. Will he make it to the end of the Iditarod or will he be lost to the…

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    After reading both Kelle Lasn’s and Richard Louv’s pieces on how humans have become distant from nature, I became very upset with myself. When I was younger I loved spending time outside. Whether I was playing sports with the neighborhood kids, helping my grandfather with his garden or talking walks in the park near my house, I realized that I do not spend nearly as much time outside as I used to. With technology constantly being invented and reinvented, video games, television shows and phones…

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    Both of the rooms consist of wood furniture that display all potteries and containers that should have once been used to stored food and supplements. There are also displays of the equipment that were used to crop agriculture with all methods. There are various sizes of the container…

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