...Thou Shalt Not Drink Coffee The world is meaningless; the ground beneath one’s feet and the sky above have no meaning. On a good day, the sun jumps with shining rays and emits cool tones of pinks and reds and the ground below is a sandy and grainy paradise and everything seems delightful. Suddenly, the same view is unattainable. The dark skies and rain drops knocking on the roof prevent a good night’s rest; one is gloomy and melancholic, perhaps one would not feel like this if they appreciated nature more on a good day. Does the lack of bright light and harsh sounds actually cause emotional far and depression? Sure, as a human construct defying natural order. Albert Camus offers an effective perspective: the notion of human emotions and ideas attached to natural occurrences is completely absurd. Camus proudly sported the philosophy of the absurd and clearly explains it establishing a relationship between the following: nature, society and an individual. Absurdism denotes the inherent meaningless of the world and redundancy of attempting to find meaning, he refers to such process as “absurd”. Humans often look for deeper meaning in a blank world and judge character within their own groups based on how they follow established “social rules”. Albert Camus sets The Stranger in twentieth-century Algeria, dominated by Roman Catholic and French influence. Thus, the powerful minority ruled. Meursault faces criminal charges for the ruthless murder of an Arab man. Through the events...
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...loud motors of the boats and the waves of the water as they come crashing through to shore. You'll definitely be able to hear the laughter and the excitement of the kids of all ages as they splash around, play games, and build sandcastles. While you're at the beach you can always get involved in some fun activities, if you aren't able to relax. You can go fishing, if you like touching the slimy scales of the fish and the soft touch of the cold water. Just make sure you don't get the rough, coarse sand in your shorts because you won't like that too much. Overall the beach is lots of fun to go to, if you just want to get away from the busy everyday city life. If you are there early enough, you will be able to see a beautiful, bright sunrise and if you enjoy staying out on the beach until the evening, I'm sure you can catch a calming and loving sunset. After the sun has gone down for the night, you can sit in the sand and stare up at the amazing dark blue sky and bright shining...
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...When it rains. Give me skies of black and blue, the way you make me feel. Give me skies of green and red, cold winds will make it real. Storms are brewing deep within of hurt and loss of pride. It's good to see the world in pain when I take a walk outside. When it rains, I don't mind being lonely. I cry right along with the sky. When it rains, I don't pretend to be happy. I don't even have to try. when it rains, some people get down to sportin' a frown. So I fit right in. Yeah the sun may brighten your day but if I had my way I'd take the rain. I don't care about politics or the hypocrites on my T.V. I'm not mad at the girl who left because she couldn't be with me. So make up the theories about the scandals and the lies. Start out depressed, everything comes as a pleasant surprise. When it rains, I don't mind being lonely. I cry right along with the sky. When it rains, I don't pretend to be happy. I don't even have to try. When it rains, some people get down to sportin' a frown. So I fit right in. Yeah the sun may brighten your day but if I had my way I'd take the rain. When it rains, I don't mind being lonely. I cry right along with the sky. When it rains, I don't pretend to be happy. I don't even have to try. When it rains, I don't mind being lonely. I cry right along with the sky. When it rains, I don't pretend to be happy. I don't even have to try. when it rains, some people get down to sportin' a frown. So I fit right in. Yeah...
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...Kodachadri – a paradise on earth Higher and still higher the road to Kodchadri rises through a landscape scorched by an uncharacteristically early onslaught of summer. Nature has blessed it with plenty green forest and meadows and cluster of rare trees. Kodchadri is a land of incredible natural beauty and medicinal plants. It is delight to trek this hill situated in Sahyadri region. An ecological hotspot, it still beckons those who are looking for off-beat trails. And as you climb up there, open up your senses and gear up to rediscover the Blue Mountains. A day time is the ideal to start trekking and the trodden path begins on the plane lands slowly leading to the vague path of ups and downs in the midst of tall wild trees. While climbing the thick white clouds embraces you gently refresh the trekker to continue the journey. Going up and up you will see the clouds below your destination seems like a snow white cotton spread on the mountains. Kodachadri is one of the rarest pinnacles in the Western Ghats which starts from Gujarat and ends in Kerala. It contains variety and rare animals and plants. It is at the height of 1343 meters from the sea level and 610 meters from the base. Kodachadri spreads in Hosanagar taluk in Shimoga district and Kundapur taluk in Udupi district. Kodachadri is considered as the Kashmir of Karnataka with evergreen forests, steep valleys, beautiful lawns and waterfalls. A trekker requires courage and a mind to enjoy the natural beauty of this paradise...
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...Peer Review “Hidden in a Bed of Flowers” ¹ Lauren attempted to use several techniques throughout her photographs. Overall in all the photographs she used low horizon, shapes, high horizon, color, value, rule of third, emphasis, deep depth of field, narrow depth of field, texture, and form. She was definitely successful in achieving her goals due to the fact that I was able to see all the techniques and differentiate between them just by a glimpse at them. In the first photograph of the “Gradient Sky” she used the techniques of low horizon to showcase the gradient colour of the sky. Secondly, shape is used in a way that the silhouette show shape through the outline of the barn. Finally, there is an element of colour included as well with the sky in a combination of blue and orange and they are complementary colours highlighting each other. I think she was successful achieving colour and low horizon as the colours are easy to point out for example the blending of all the colours in the sky during the sun set or sun rise. Low horizon is also well attained. I think in my opinion 1 technique she can definitely improve a lot more could be on the element of shape. Shape can be improved by slightly moving towards the right side to include the entire picture of the house and the outline of the barn so the shape could be a lot more noticeable. This would also help due to the fact that the windows of the house would be a lot more obvious and easy to consider as the element of shape...
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...Corporate Dayout Timings | Winter Facilities | | | Weekdays | Weekends | Day Timings | | Water Park | Start | End | Start | End | 1 | Artificial Sea | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 2 | Aqua Fun Plaza | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 3 | Four Lane Multi Slides | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 4 | Giant Slide | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 5 | Kamikaze Slide | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 6 | Camel Back Slide | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 7 | Crazy River Slide | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 8 | Crazy River Splash | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9 | Children Three Lane Multi Slides | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 10 | Children Left Curvy Slide | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 11 | Children Right Curvy Slide | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 12 | Water Mushroom Showers | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 13 | Dip & Splash Kids Pool | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | | Fun Lagoon | | | | | 14 | Paddler Hand Boat | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 15 | Jumping Round | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 16 | French Mattress | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 17 | Big Wrestling Ring | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 18 | Roller Boat | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 19 | Pak Boat | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 20 | Floating Fish | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 21 | Dinasour Boat | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 9:00am | 4:00pm | 22...
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...The Beach The waves are crashing. The sun is setting. People are laughing and embracing under the sunset. I feel the sand squish slowly through my toes as I gaily walk down the shoreline of the Outer Banks. My all time favorite place to be is the beach. The weather at the beach is the most quarreling of all places in the world. One minute you are relaxing lazily on the sandy seashore reading a most invigorating book. I sit engrossed and allow the foamy mist from the rampant ocean spray your face lightly as though it was the touch of a feather. Off in the distance the sun begins to set in a sleepy unhurried fashion. It is the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. The colors swirl together in a muddled mass across the sky. Crash! Flash! The sky turns wild. Lightning hurls itself across what was once the tame uncaring heaven. Thunder booms while the atmosphere relieves itself of unwanted moisture. A violent explosion of heavenly emotion has replaced my peaceful evening. What could be more exciting than living in a place where your plans could be intruded upon so abrasively by a cause you cannot control? Sand castle building is the most enjoyable and childish activity available to people over the age of ten. Building sand castles is a very creative process. First, I have to decide what type of architecture I am going to construct my castle around. The architecture can be old-fashioned, contemporary, or even...
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...Island of Splendor The sun sets slowly across the water, as the horizon closes with red and yellow skies. Waves crash against the cliff of Black Rock for a never ending time. You hear the tropical birds sing their night time melody while crickets play their solos to spice up the evening. Fishing boats are tied to broken docks as dolphins play in the crystal clear water. Another day has washed forever away but another night sets touching the sandy shores of the Island of Maui. A place filled with fun, luxury, and excitement, Maui would be considered a tropical paradise to many people. While gazing out among the vast ocean ahead, the sparkly, bright blue water of the new day appears to be never ending. The open water’s foamy fingers cradle the other islands as speed boats and sail boats jump the waves, passing the misty puffs of air emitted from the whales swimming by. On the shore, the fresh, salty air sweeps past your face, as if a fan was turned on and off repeatedly right next to you. A mix of coconut and seaweed permeate the air, giving it a sense of figure, so strong it can almost be eaten. The cool, crisp air perfectly carries the sound of the crashing waves, as the tide carries them in and out. From the bird’s perspective, people laughing and gentle music on the boardwalk provide a comfortable home. The cool water and warm sands offer a nice break from the humid day, brings relaxation to anybody who enters this paradise. In addition to the ocean, the vibrant green...
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...The colors of a sunset mean different things; a blue sky means its clean, and a red sky means a storm is coming. The true color of the sky is blue, although pollution can make it seem gray. There’s a different view of the sunset anywhere a person travels. The view from the top of the Triple Falls Trail in Tennessee is difficult to forget from the scurry of squirrels to the left, a family of deer to the right, and a breathtaking view of a sunset directly ahead. The top of the Triple Falls Trail is a rocky surface with pathways that branch off to the left and right. To the left there was a scurry of squirrels playing in the trees, running up and down the branches, and chasing after each other. Each of the six squirrels had gray fur with honey brown highlights peaking through, the sun’s golden glare made their brown fur shine like shiny, gold streamers. Their fur looked coarse and wiry but their tail looked soft and bushy. They ran around the tree making it seem like they were playing tag like children in a school playground. Below the tree was patches of dandelions, the patches had white and yellow flowers mixed in the bunch. The flowers were a mix of yellow and orange and some of them had turned into a fluffy white ball, they look like white cheese puffs on a stick. The patches of dandelions ran till the eye can see. The smell of dandelions mixed in with the earthy smell of the dirt and trees swept through the air with a cool breeze. To the right was was a family of deer gathered...
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...Blue Ridge Mountains 2030 AD Sound asleep in his mountain cabin Zach Taylor had arrived late the night before with plans to sleep in, when the sun rose above the horizon. The altitude increases the intensity of the sun’s rays, so there is no escaping the luminosity that ensues. Consequently, the rays assaulted the uncovered window with reckless abandon and filled the room with a brightness that would make it difficult for the soundest sleeper to ignore. Moreover, not ready to get up yet, Zach wasn’t a sound sleeper so he threw the pillow over his face, in a feeble attempt to conceal the amount of light pouring through the window. Muttering to himself, “I need some heavy duty curtains on that window.” Never at his retreat for long periods of time, the memory of the sun’s intensity would fade by the next time Zach was somewhere that had the curtains he wanted. Surrendering to the circumstances, his legs dropped off the side of the bed and his feet lowered to the floor. Recoiling as the cold wood floor sent a chill all the way to his spine, he attempted again being better prepared for the assault his feet would experience. Weather in late April can always be unpredictable, and it caught him off guard, but year after year it catches him off guard. Once winter releases its snowy grip on the cabin Zach is always anxious to find the time for the first trip of the year to his retreat. His endeavors kept him busy, sometimes too much so, and he knew that the solitude and quiet...
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...Everyone at one time or another has witnessed the beautiful red and orange colors of a sunset. Although colorful sunsets can be seen anywhere, certain places in the world make them seem even more amazing. For me, this place is the beach. A mixture of peace, tranquility, and serenity create an unmatchable feeling of calmness I get when I am watching the sunset and the constant movements of the waves at the beach. It is just me and my thoughts at the beach, allowing me to enjoy the sights and sounds. The sun, a large orange fireball in the distance, looks like it is slowly sinking into the ocean beneath it. The sky splashed with random blends of pinks reds, oranges, yellows and even some hints of purples and blues. The water below reflects the skies colors. The waves tinted with reds and streaks of blues. The sand under me is the same color making me feel like if the sand is on fire. The dark ocean waters and the bright sky create a contrast that makes the horizon look like a meeting of two worlds. Its beautiful and breathtaking, and I'm speechless as I sit in front of this amazing sight. Nothing bothers me as I slowly look around the beach. A feeling of calmness wraps around me like a warm blanket. I am at peace with myself. All I can hear is the sounds of the waves crashing against the shore, and some seagulls, flying overhead squawking. The cool wind blows softly through my hair sending chills down my spine. It is all so calm and pure. The fishy smell is not so comforting;...
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...We cut a path across the steep slope. Weary and out of breath, my friends and I climbed towards the ridgeline, pushed by the thought that as soon as we reached the top, the expanse of the Wind River Range would unfold out before us – a rugged and pristine landscape of teal blue skies, puffy white clouds, rolling valleys, and jagged peaks, still dotted with snow, looming on the horizon. But, upon reaching the top, I was confronted by a wall of dark gray lumbering towards us at an alarming pace as it belched curtains of rain. The virginal Wyoming landscape had turned on us. What began as an ordinary hike suddenly became a nightmare. It was my fault. I enrolled in the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in 2015, trading New York City for...
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...In the morning when the starlings had perched atop the head of the bedroom window, a young pale girl rested her chin on the sill and carefully peeled back a scarlet band from her hair. She gazed sleepily down and her eyes glowed — they were like golden rust. And the day — whose unlighted onset had been crisp and cold with fluttering snow — lumbered like a bear through the streets as the red sun rose, dragging large arms behind and through the yards so that every tall blade of grass danced and bowed. With this came warmth, but faintly. And softly, the sun painted hills from the horizon’s inclement haze — these were rolling and beautifully untouched, their strokes becoming leveler and more passive where the old train tracks ran. The countryside was populated sparsely by crooning swallows and cattle who perused the landscape as if it were an old, dull book. All this — and the city, which lay squarely between the fresh swales between mountains of secret flowers and elk with faces more scarlet than the sun — was dawn’s construction. “Good mornin’.” With difficulty Rose twisted her figure to bend a contorted glance at the door. “Good morning, Pa,” she said, and broke into a deep yawn. Rubbing sleep from her eyes, she continued: “Where’s Mr. Mosley gone? Yesterday night he came in so late I thought he never would, and now he’s cleared out. Left his light on, too.” “He’s gone back to Luxembourg, Rose.” He stepped into the room without invitation, trodding silently on a paper-doll painted...
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...Not much had changed since Rowan left Raldrim. Everything was just as he remembered it, even though he had been gone for almost twenty years. Time that changed him had had no effect on his beloved country. Or so he thought. Bundled up in gray iced tipped furs soaked from fallen snow, Rowan trudged through deep snow. Even with the fresh white blanket that covered the earth, he knew right where he was, and remembered every little detail of the land. This had been his only home and he made sure to keep everything fresh in his mind. He was almost there. He just had to get over this hill, just a little further, and he'd see his home. Atop the dome, he stood staring with wide eyes at ruins. Even though they were covered in snow, he could still smell the smoke and ash that had once been fire. The sound of the battle drums rang in his ears. Screams of terror echoed around him and phantom images haunted his gaze. The war that everyone feared had come upon them. Silence. He was completely alone now, and the realness of this had not yet hit him as he stared out. A deep sadness burdened his broken heart. Ghosts danced through his racing mind: faces of his friends and family, and of his dear wife. All had abandoned the destroyed lands of his country. He waited so long to return here. It was once all he though about. But it did not matter anymore. For he was back, yet it was no more and no one was waiting for him. Everyone had probably long forgotten about him. There was one place...
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...“Dawn” can be used as a metaphor for a reader to understand that a moment of clarity and self-evidence has arisen. Romeo & Juliet Act III, Scene 5 is a play excerpt compiled by William Shakespeare. Romeo is leaving Juliet and Juliet questions if they will ever see each other ever again. “Summertime Sadness” is a song composed by Lana Del Rey. In the piece, the girl is sad because she is departing from a man she loves. In “Sunrise”, a song written by Isobel Campbell, the person portrayed is asking someone to give them the attention that they aspire for. Dawn is a term used to most effectively convey a metaphor that can be interpreted as a moment of clarity. After considering the texts, when dawn is referred to in a piece, a character...
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