garden, but milk is their main source of income. For a few years they produced cheese as well, but market opportunities were not consistent; and so the product had to be discontinued. Finca Altamira is now part of a small association consisting of nine milk farmers that have consolidated their product and now go to market as a single unit. Finca Altamira is where the milk from all farmers is consolidated and stored in a special container to await retrieval. It all starts early in
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It Could Happen We were the three amigos, it was our Anniversary, and she wanted to celebrate with us. We danced and partied all night. You and her grinding on the dance floor together was always a beautiful sight to witness. She cared for you like I do, when you two would walk, she would take you by the hand, to guide you and protect you from unwanted advances. I never had to worry about you under her loving watch. She and I were old friends, and we care for each other deeply, but you two share
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Basic is over, but what am I going to now. It has been such a long time since I saw Char, Ted or James, even before basic it had been a couple week since I talked with Ted or James alone. Setting off to catch the train, just like old times. Just for a little while before I have to go back in a mere two weeks. Walking off, and looking around for everybody, I spot Char and begin walking towards her, she picked up on it and we went to see where the others were waiting. "Not much has changed" she said, I
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William Blake proved himself as one of the most influential artists to spring from the Romantic Era without a doubt. What made Blake so popular may have been his ability to portray his time period in works of art that were beautifully crafted. Blake’s poetry was not appreciated during his lifetime because people were living the lives his works vicariously told, but once his time period ended, a historical book was left behind. The theme of a struggle is most prominently showcased in Blake’s poetry
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Need Assistance? Click "Chat Now" to chat with a Live Operator. Chat Now No Thanks! The Ragamuffin Mystery CHAPTER ONE Off in the Caravan “This is going to be just about the most exciting holiday we’ve ever had!” said Roger, carrying a suitcase and bag down to the front door. “Diana, bring that pile of books, will you, before we forget them?” Diana picked them up and ran down the stairs after Roger. At the front door stood a caravan. Diana stood and
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Maria… It was killing me. She didn’t know what to do, if she stopped him I would look like a loser, and if she did nothing it seemed like she agreed with him. Billy was the type everybody loved he was big and strong, and don’t get me wrong, a sweet little boy on the inside how probably just needed a hug, but on the outside he was a big fat loser. He was about a head higher than the rest of the class, and that gave him the rolling in the classroom. But the most annoying thing about him was that Maria
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some small town in Pennsylvania called Gettysburg. The first days fighting had the Confederates pushing us through the town into the hills beyond. The confederates held the town of Gettysburg. The Union soldiers were setting up breastworks, and making rock walls to prepare to defend the high ground on the next day. The bugle call sounded at five o’clock A.M, no sleep this night, heart racing, and thinking of family. I grabbed my gear and prepared for battle. It was a humid, sticky morning and I was
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I was scared for my knee but also just wasn’t sure how I would perform after being out of volleyball for about nine months.” It’s hard to mentally and physically prepare to come back after being out for so long. I asked Kelsey if she was not only physically but mentally ready as well to get back on the court. “I think I was more ready in the physical sense than
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Was the legislation that gave African Americans equal rights to ‘whites’ the result of famous, glorified leaders such as Martin Luther King and Lyndon Johnson or was it those who worked behind the scenes, the local groups and individuals, who set the stage for these legal amendments to be possible? The Civil Rights Movement was one of the most significant events in the modern history of the United States that has formed the basis of many of its core values and laws today. The Civil Rights Movement
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“I like the everyday process and the people, the pressure, the surprise of seeing the work come alive walking and dancing around on strangers. Like red lipstick on the mouth, my products wake up and brighten and bring the wearer to life, drawing attention to her beauty and specialness, her moods and movements, her dreams and fantasies.” -Betsey Johnson A journalist once quoted, "If Betsey Johnson didn't exist, we would have to invent her, simply to remind ourselves that fashion can be fun
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