...the community around. Today it resembles an area that’s hindering economic developments. The Heald Square Monument is located along Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago. The monument is honored, and named after Nathan Heald, who was an officer in the United States Army. He was the commander of Fort Dearborn in Chicago, during the War of 1812. The 11 foot high Heald Square Monument represents the heroes of the Revolutionary War. (Lorado Taft) It shows George Washington holding hands with two great financiers of his army, Robert Morris, on his right, and Haym Solomon, on his left. It is initially designed by Lorado Taft, but completed by his student, Leonard Crunelle after his death....
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...Anna Higgins Field Trip Project G148C Lava Beds National Monument For my class field trip I visited Lava Beds National Monument. This beautiful monument is home to the Medicine Lake Shield Volcano. Medicine Lake is the largest volcano by volume in the Cascade Range. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions from this volcano have created a rugged landscape of volcanic features. It is home to over 700 caves, native american rock art sites and battlefields. It is an oasis in the high desert wilderness. I started my trip by visiting the Visitor Center located off of the cave loop road where I learned about all the caves and hiking trails. Upon leaving the visitor center I hiked the Thomas Wright battleground trail. Then I visited three caves starting with Mushpot Cave a lighted cave with interpretive signs. After exploring mushpot I ventured to Sentinel Cave which is a 3,280ft cave with two entrances, smooth floors and lots of interesting features. Last but not least I explored Skull Cave a 580ft long cave with a lower level floor made of ice year around and a huge wide open feel. The visitor center at Lava Beds National Monument was very educational. As soon as I enter the building I was greeted by a Ranger who taught me all about the caves and screened me for white nose syndrome. A disease which has been affecting the bats that live within the caves at Lava Beds National Monument. I also watched the twelve minute movie shown by the visitor center before starting...
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...In the novel Monument 14, the kids went through many difficult situations which caused them to grow and change so they were able to survive. The three characters in the book that change in order to survive are Niko, Dean, and Josie. Niko at the beginning of the story he a natural born survivalist which is why they called him Brave Hunter Man. At the end of the story, he becomes the leader and the voice of the group. At the beginning of the story, Josie couldn't handle pressure she was in shock and is afraid. In the end, she becomes the “mom” of all the kids and became a real leader. Dean also handles pressure very poorly but by the end, he is a leader that has made sacrifices. Dean is a character that changes a lot in the story. He is not very strong and is afraid. While they are on the bus and it is on its side he gives up. Dean stated “ I should go to sleep now was the thought that came into my head”(Laybourne 8). This shows that when Dean is in trouble he wants to give up and doesn't fight. He is currently being poisoned and instead of realizing it, he chooses to sleep. Dean says “ “ We're going to die !” And I thought They’re right. Yes, we’ll die. But it’s ok.” (Laybourne 8). In this quote from the text...
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...More than just a Coach Angelo Di Maria’s use of differing elements in Joe Paterno’s monument suggests the man was not just an exceptional coach, but also an exceptional human being. The seven-foot tall, bronze monument on the east side of Beaver Stadium was dedicated to the success of the long-time coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions football program. Centered in the monument, Joe Paterno was displayed smiling and running, presumably onto the field, with a bas-relief of players following behind him. The action of the coach pointing his hand and index-finger up toward the crowd reflected his will to win and dominance throughout the years. Illustrating how Paterno led his players onto the field year after year, in culmination with the career list of the games he coached engraved on the right side of the monument, Maria made it apparent that Paterno was mainly a successful coach. Yet, through the use of Paterno’s iconic quote and three bold adjectives located to the left of Paterno’s statue, the sculptor showcased that Paterno was much more than that. Written as an, “Educator, Coach, (and) Humanitarian”, the words outshadow Joe as just a coach. Backed by the legend’s quote of, “They ask me what I’d like written about me when I’m gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach”, emphasis is placed on the coach as a caring and loyal individual, whom helped Penn State grow, both on and off the field. Going back to the four players...
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...What you consider to be the three most significant claims made by the speaker? The mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu’s gives a speech on the removal of confederate monuments in New Orleans dated May 23, 2017. Mitch is very proud of what he has done and seems to be convinced that he made the right decision. I see that the Landrieu’s has quite a few claims that he mentions in his speech. As for myself I consider the following to be the three most significant claims made by Landrieu’s. The first claim is how he will straight out a wrong turn that was made years ago because of the monuments. The second claim is how can we prove what kind of history a monument has to the younger generation. Last but not least the third claim is that he guarantee’s...
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...The Stonehenge is considered as one of the Neolithic period monuments and considered as an architectural artwork that represents an earthwork. It was constructed between 3000-1800 BC, on the Salisbury plain in Western Europe, Wiltshire, Southern England. Archaeologists state that there are several theories on the purpose of building the Stonehenge. Many have wondered by whom and why was it built. One of these theories narrate a story of the conflict between the kingdom of Breton Vortigern, elected king of England, and the Saxon and their king Hengist. Since the two parties had agreed to make peace, they agreed to meet, unarmed near the site of the Stonehenge. However, the Saxons drew their daggers and assassinated king Vortigern and hundreds of noble Bretons. Aurelius Amborosius successor to Vortigren, decided to erect a monument to commemorate the massacre. A second theory states that the Stonehenge was made to be used as a temple for sacred ceremonies. There are several assumption regarding the purpose of the monument, however, the most accurate theory so far is that the Stonehenge was built to understand the movement of the sun in order to determine the lengths of the day and to detriment seasonal changes....
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...THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON ACCOUNTING SYSTEM A CASE STUDY OF FIRST CITY MONUMENT BANK PLC MAKURDI ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of information technology on accounting system. The researcher has done this research using primary and secondary sources of data thereby adopting the questionnaire method and personal interview as a data collection technique. The statistical tool adopted in testing hypothesis was analyzed using chi-square. The major findings of this research revealed that, the positive impact of information technology outweighs the negative impact and both banks and customers benefit from it. Fraud is a major problem associated with information technology as it is on the increase by the day. The research recommended that, Government should improve the electricity supply in the country; they should support local IT firms by providing loans, and lowering tariffs with a view to encouraging them in carrying out their activities. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Tittle page - - - - - - - - i Approval page - - - - - - - - ii Declaration - - - - - - - - iii Acknowledgement - - - - - - - iv Dedication - - - - - - - - v Abstract - - - - - - - - vi Table of contents - - - - - - - vii CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study - - - - - 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem. - - - - 2 1.3 Objectives of the study. - - -...
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...Whalon Herbert Anthropology 108 17 November 2000 Dr. Ringle, Professor Stonehenge is without a doubt the most interesting monument in Europe. The ring of stones standing in the open vastness of Salisbury Plain is an evocative image of wonder and mystery. (Scarre, 130) Stonehenge is both traditional and unique in Britain colorful history. It is traditional in that it falls within a whole class of monuments characterized by circular banks and ditches, or by rings of standing stones. Its uniqueness is engulfed within the size of the stones, the complexity of their arrangement, and the balancing of the lintels atop the uprights. There are three other major monuments in Britain, and while they don’t receive the same consideration as Stonehenge, they too entice much scrutiny. While the unique characteristics of Stonehenge only help to intensify its marvel, the ambiguities of its intention pose questions that today are still not answered. This essay will discuss monumentality as it compares to the four major henge enclosures in Britain. The monuments, namely Stonehenge, Avebury, Marden, and Durrington Walls, will be used in conjunction with discussing what purposes monuments can serve, as well as what the remains of a site can tell us about the culture of a society. Avebury The best-known neighbor of Stonehenge, the Great Circles at Avebury, was built between c. 2,500 and 2,200 BC. Together the two sites illustrate two important general characteristics of the culture of the Bronze Age:...
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...Secular Organizations and Sacred Places Paper Team C Tammy Gillespie, Mary Gurganus, Nicole Plescher, Charles Zack, Joseph Cruz HUM 105 University of Phoenix April 11, 2011 Introduction Sacred places are critical elements in the mythic traditions that Team C has been studying and the stories surrounding the world’s myths are important as well. The stories surrounding the sacred places are important as the mythic breaks into today’s present high technological world, with the boundary crossings from the past to the present world today. The stories can come from a sacred sight, a secular organization, or some site with supernatural revelation that can link the past to the present with the myths (stories) told about an ancient people, or an ancient civilization through the myths. Stories about sacred places allow today’s humanity to see past versus present, realistic versus mythological, or spiritual versus materialistic (University of Phoenix, 2011). Team C ran across an article that showed a new sacred site in today’s world that will seem ancient to the future generations, but not for today’s generation...
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...How is Regeneration relevant to society and Interior Design? Contemporary Influences on Interior Design VA0521 The critical theme I intend to investigate in is regeneration, regeneration is a action of renewal of something which is in a poor condition and transforming it with the outcome of improvement. As I am currently working on a project which involves the old Monument Mall, Blackett Street, Newcastle which has now been transformed in to beautifully designed retail stores and restaurants. One of the main purpose’s behind regeneration is usually to do with the deterioration in the architecture, many buildings which are hundreds of years old need revamping eventually. Regeneration can be seen as a benefit in ways, instead of completely demolishing deteriorated buildings as it is encouraging sustainability by making the most of its resources this assisting the environment. A benefit of regeneration also known as urban renewal would be more employment in the society, the more a building is expanded and improved, the...
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...Have you ever thought about how fun or dangerous it would be to the best Native American leader and warrior? If you do, you should read about Crazy Horse, who was one of the best leaders and if you don't believe it, he even has a monument in his memory because of all of the amazing things he has done for the Native Americans and his people. He died an honorable death, with his father by his side. Crazy Horse was a legendary Native American leader and warrior who stood out and looked differently than others. He was very important and even had a monument made for him, had a lot of commitment and leadership for the Lakota people. Crazy Horse’s early childhood is very adventurous. He was born around 1840-1845, and there is no written report...
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...|Monument Security, Inc. | |Employment Application | |An Equal Opportunity Employer | Please Print __/__/__ ___________________ ___________________ __ Date Last Name First Name Middle Present Address ______________________________ _______________ ___ _____-____ No. & Street City State Zip Permanent Address if different from present address ______________________________ _______________ ___ _____-____ No. & Street City State Zip (___) ________ (___) ________ ___-__-____ Cell Phone Home Phone Social Security Number Email Address: ______________________________ Employment Desired Position applying for: ______________________________________________ Are you applying for: Regular full-time work? Yes No Regular part-time work? Yes No What days and hours are you available for work? ______________________________________________ Are you available for work on weekends? Yes No Would you be available to work overtime, if necessary? Yes No If hired, on what date can you start work? __/__/__ Salary desired: ______________________________________________ Have you ever applied...
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...Stonehenge is located in the county Wilshire, which is about an hour and forty minutes drive, east of London. Long before the first construction of the monument was built, the Stonehenge landscape already used to contain long barrows, communal burial mounds of people from the Early Neolithic Period, around 4000 BC. The Stonehenge cursus, a 3 kilometer long and 100 meters wide strip of land outlined by two earthern banks found near Stonehenge also comes from about the same time (Ruggles et al). It is important to note that the Stonehenge is built in stages. The circular earthen ditch and bank is the earliest known development in Stonehenge, probably built using the antler of a red deer. It was developed during the Middle Neolithic period, around 2950 BC (Ruggles et al). The monument originally comprised of a ring made of 56 pits, known as the Aubrey holes, named after the antiquarian and scholar, John Aubrey who first discovered and recorded the holes in 1666 (Jack). These holes erected Bluestones that came from the Preseli Mountain in South wales, about 250 kilometers away (Pearson). These Bluestones were around 2 meters long and weigh several tons each (Ruggles et al). It took a lot of effort for prehistoric people to transport the heavy Bluestones from Whales to England; this suggests that the people who first created the monument placed significant importance on the Bluestones. The Station Stones and Heelstone (with a missing companion) were also put at about the same time. The...
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...Chicarite, the most hated person in the kingdom of life, finally has done something bad enough to be thrown (in his case pushed) out of the realm. He was a disgrace to all mankind; he stole high price jewelry, rare foods that only come once a year, and great monuments of gods and goddesses. He has stolen every monument except for one, the great Zeus’s monument. Today, he made a big mistake of stealing it in front of everyone. The people were furious (mostly scared because they didn’t want the gods to punish them); they threw pots, pans, and whatever could be found at the time. One person in the angry mob happened to find a huge pot lying around. Obviously he had no aim and lunged it in to the air! ‘Krsh’! The monument shattered! As...
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...Religion has always played an important role in the development of art and architecture. They serve as a bridge between the real world and the divine world, and mirror religious views of people and the major beliefs of the society. Hagia Sophia and the Dome of the Rock are two of the greatest and the most important architectural monuments in the world. Even though two of the most historical mosques, Hagia Sophia and the Dome of the Rock, are built for different religions, but due to a sharing purpose, which being praying to God, the difference can barely be noticed. By sharing a purpose, both structures act as a shrine for different religions to reach God. Hagia Sophia is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture. It was originally built in 360 AD and for more than a thousand years was a Christian church. The church was rebuilt in 532–537 during Emperor Justinian’s rule by architects Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus. Its interior was decorated with mosaics, marble columns and fresco paintings on the wall. The dome of Hagia Sophia is what fascinates architects, engineers and art historians the most. This particular design, pendentive—the triangular form providing the architectural transition between the circular and square shapes 1 . Just below the dome, 40 windows were placed letting light in and shine on the mosaics. The pendentives and the windows created an illusion of the dome floating above the...
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