The document outlines a trip from Pensacola, FL to Washington D.C. and Charleston, SC, summarizing key sites visited along the way, including the White House, International Spy Museum, United States Holocaust Museum, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and South Carolina Aquarium. It describes some of the history and highlights of each location.
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States with a population of around 581,530 residents. As the eighth largest metropolitan area in the U.S., Washington D.C. has over 5 million residents and contains important landmarks like the Arlington National Cemetery, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial that honor past presidents and those who served in the military.
The document summarizes the history of American Indian Heritage Month. It began in 1916 with the establishment of American Indian Day in New York in May to recognize American Indian contributions. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month, formalizing a month of recognition. Since 1994, presidents have proclaimed an annual National Native American History Month each November to honor Native American influence and commitment to tribal equality and opportunity.
Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution historical markers designed to preserve American History for future generations. These are some of the markers placed in Texas by the Texas Society and chapters.
1) Paul Revere rode through Massachusetts warning of the approaching British troops after receiving a signal of two lanterns in a church tower.
2) Paul Revere was eventually captured by British patrolmen after riding for some time, losing his horse and continuing on foot.
3) At Lexington, the British and Minutemen faced off until a shot was fired, sparking the Battle of Lexington where the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" occurred.
The document provides brief biographies of eight famous historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, Brigham Young, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt who are memorialized at Mount Rushmore. It also describes the Statue of Liberty, Sam Houston, and Edgar Allen Poe, and notes the locations of their monuments.
The document outlines a trip from Pensacola, FL to Washington D.C. and Charleston, SC, summarizing key sites visited along the way, including the White House, International Spy Museum, United States Holocaust Museum, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and South Carolina Aquarium. It describes some of the history and highlights of each location.
Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States with a population of around 581,530 residents. As the eighth largest metropolitan area in the U.S., Washington D.C. has over 5 million residents and contains important landmarks like the Arlington National Cemetery, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial that honor past presidents and those who served in the military.
The document summarizes the history of American Indian Heritage Month. It began in 1916 with the establishment of American Indian Day in New York in May to recognize American Indian contributions. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month, formalizing a month of recognition. Since 1994, presidents have proclaimed an annual National Native American History Month each November to honor Native American influence and commitment to tribal equality and opportunity.
Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution historical markers designed to preserve American History for future generations. These are some of the markers placed in Texas by the Texas Society and chapters.
1) Paul Revere rode through Massachusetts warning of the approaching British troops after receiving a signal of two lanterns in a church tower.
2) Paul Revere was eventually captured by British patrolmen after riding for some time, losing his horse and continuing on foot.
3) At Lexington, the British and Minutemen faced off until a shot was fired, sparking the Battle of Lexington where the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" occurred.
The document provides brief biographies of eight famous historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Christopher Columbus, Brigham Young, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt who are memorialized at Mount Rushmore. It also describes the Statue of Liberty, Sam Houston, and Edgar Allen Poe, and notes the locations of their monuments.
The document appears to be a collection of photo captions from various locations around the U.S. and England documenting events between 2007 and 2008. The captions describe scenes such as an Evil Knievel impersonator riding around an icy track in Minnesota, sunset over the BBC building in London, and former President Bill Clinton giving a speech in Minneapolis. Other captions document concerts, political speeches by Ralph Nader, and everyday scenes of people, buildings and street markets.
“Privilege and Prejudice”—25 summer scholars in an NEH-funded institute held at the College of Charleston in May/June 2019 explored this theme from multiple perspectives during the two-week course. For a day-by-day survey of activities, check out the kaleidoscope of images co-director Dale Rosengarten presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Jewish Historical Society in Charlottesville, Virginia, in October 2019.
1) Archaeologists in Philadelphia have discovered evidence of nine slaves who served President George Washington while he lived in the city as the first President.
2) Artifacts found at the excavation site of Washington's residence, known as the President's House, suggest the slaves were kept on the property in quarters behind the main house.
3) A recently uncovered underground passage is believed to have been used by the slaves to access the main house without being seen by guests, as keeping slaves was illegal in Pennsylvania at the time. The discovery has reignited debates about racial inequality in America's early history.
The document lists 10 major events that shaped US history up until 1877, including Native American removal, Columbus' exploration, the establishment of Jamestown, the Revolutionary War, the creation of the US Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition, the early Industrial Revolution, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction period. It also provides additional potential topics for students such as Native Americans crossing the Bering Land Bridge, the War of 1812, the Texas War for Independence, the Gold Rush, building the Transcontinental Railroad, and Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
The Statue of Liberty was unveiled in 1886 in New York Harbor on Ellis Island. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. The statue is a symbol of freedom that greets thousands of immigrants and visitors entering New York Bay and the United States. Standing 151 feet tall on a pedestal, the Statue of Liberty depicts a woman holding a torch and tablet with July 4, 1776 engraved on it, representing liberty and American independence.
California in the 1930s had an area of 424,000 square kilometers along the western coast of the US bordering Mexico. The state was prone to earthquakes and faced economic hardship during the Great Depression, with many farmers losing their land and migrating as unemployed "tramps" or "Okies" seeking work. Popular music genres included boogie and blues, performed by notable artists like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Bing Crosby.
The document provides information on 20 famous American monuments including Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, the Capitol Building, the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the Hoover Dam, the Pentagon, the Marine Corps War Memorial, the Gateway Arch, the Library of Congress, Devils Tower National Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Washington Monument, the White House, Arlington Memorial Bridge, the Space Needle, and others. Each entry includes a brief description of when it was built and its historical significance.
New York City has a long history as a global center of commerce and trade. It was founded as a Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam in the early 1600s and was later captured by the British and renamed New York. Throughout the 17th-18th centuries, New York grew as an important port city and briefly served as the capital of the United States after the American Revolution. In the 19th-20th centuries, New York transformed into a global economic hub and cultural capital, becoming the most populous city in the US by the 1920s. However, New York faced economic struggles in the 1960s-70s before revitalizing its financial sector in the 1980s. The September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 destroyed
The document discusses the history and construction of two major water infrastructure projects in the early 20th century: the Panama Canal and the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The Panama Canal was built between 1904-1914 after a prior French attempt failed. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and significantly reduced shipping times. The Los Angeles Aqueduct, built between 1908-1913, transports water from the Owens Valley in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains to Los Angeles. It enabled rapid population and economic growth in the city but had negative environmental impacts.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
One World Trade Center is the main building at the rebuilt World Trade Center site in New York City. It was completed in 2014, standing 1,776 feet tall and replacing the Twin Towers that were destroyed in the September 11 attacks in 2001. The new skyscraper was designed by architects Daniel Libeskind and David Childs and features a tapered square structure and spire.
The World Trade Center of Central PA has been in operation for 20 years, starting as an all-volunteer organization offering education programs in York County. Over the two decades it has expanded its services, changed its name to the World Trade Center of Central PA, and now supports local companies to connect with global markets through international conferences, trade missions, and partnerships with foreign governments. It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021.
This document summarizes the events of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. On that day, Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon building near Washington D.C., and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks. Over 5,000 children lost parents that day. The document discusses the ongoing suffering of children who lost parents on 9/11 and efforts by recovery groups to help them cope.
The USS New York is made of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center and carries aircraft and landing craft. The USS New York carries an MV-22B Osprey aircraft and landing craft as well as Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles as part of its equipment.
The Twin Towers in New York City were designed in 1966 and opened in 1973, with the North Tower standing at 417m and the South Tower at 415m, making them among the tallest buildings in the world at that time. On September 11, 2001, two planes crashed into the towers, resulting in more than 2,600 deaths. The tragic event and images have become iconic.
The document discusses aerial photos taken on September 11, 2001 during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The photos were likely captured from a military helicopter and contain images from 9/11 that have not been widely shared online. While some may want to forget the events, the author believes it is important to reawaken memories of that day through sharing the photos more widely.
The twin towers in New York City, which were over 1,300 feet tall each and housed over 50,000 workers, were attacked on September 11, 2001 when 19 terrorists associated with al-Qaeda hijacked 4 planes and crashed 2 of them into the towers. The planes exploded on impact, causing fires that led the towers to collapse within 15 seconds, killing thousands of people. The attack was planned by Osama bin Laden and marked a major disaster for the United States.
On September 11, 2001, two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, killing nearly 3,000 people including the 19 terrorists. Over 430,000 jobs were lost and $2.8 billion in wages as a result of the attacks. While the towers were rebuilt, around 18,000 small businesses in the area were destroyed, having lasting economic impacts on the local community.
Temperature & shrinkage effect on structural analysis:
1.Introduction:The deformation of structure can be occurred by stresses caused by external loads. But deformation & volume changes can also occur without any external loading. The most important of these are shrinkage & temperature effect.
2.Reasons for shrinkage:
a.By evaporation of water.
b.Drying of concrete.
c.Increasing of temperature.
3.Temperature & Shrinkage effect:
a.It may cause deleterious crack as in slabs,walls etc.
b.In structure that are statically indeterminate & most concrete structure, it may cause large & harmful stresses.
c.It may cause deformation of total structure.
d.It may affect to the fixed joint.
4.Cracks due to temperature & shrinkage effect.
5.shrinkage crack.
6.Crack in wall.
7.Due to accident massive change in temperature of the structure causes the fall of twin tower.
8.Matter of concern during design:
a. Careful during selection of material
b.By analyzing previous weather report.
c.By analyzing previous max temperature record.
d. By predicting the future condition.
e.The coefficient of thermal expansion & contraction should be within the allowable range.
f.By increasing aggregate content.
g.By adjusting water content.
h.Careful curing is needed.
The document appears to be a collection of photo captions from various locations around the U.S. and England documenting events between 2007 and 2008. The captions describe scenes such as an Evil Knievel impersonator riding around an icy track in Minnesota, sunset over the BBC building in London, and former President Bill Clinton giving a speech in Minneapolis. Other captions document concerts, political speeches by Ralph Nader, and everyday scenes of people, buildings and street markets.
“Privilege and Prejudice”—25 summer scholars in an NEH-funded institute held at the College of Charleston in May/June 2019 explored this theme from multiple perspectives during the two-week course. For a day-by-day survey of activities, check out the kaleidoscope of images co-director Dale Rosengarten presented at the annual meeting of the Southern Jewish Historical Society in Charlottesville, Virginia, in October 2019.
1) Archaeologists in Philadelphia have discovered evidence of nine slaves who served President George Washington while he lived in the city as the first President.
2) Artifacts found at the excavation site of Washington's residence, known as the President's House, suggest the slaves were kept on the property in quarters behind the main house.
3) A recently uncovered underground passage is believed to have been used by the slaves to access the main house without being seen by guests, as keeping slaves was illegal in Pennsylvania at the time. The discovery has reignited debates about racial inequality in America's early history.
The document lists 10 major events that shaped US history up until 1877, including Native American removal, Columbus' exploration, the establishment of Jamestown, the Revolutionary War, the creation of the US Constitution, the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition, the early Industrial Revolution, the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, and the Reconstruction period. It also provides additional potential topics for students such as Native Americans crossing the Bering Land Bridge, the War of 1812, the Texas War for Independence, the Gold Rush, building the Transcontinental Railroad, and Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
The Statue of Liberty was unveiled in 1886 in New York Harbor on Ellis Island. It was dedicated by President Grover Cleveland on October 28, 1886. The statue is a symbol of freedom that greets thousands of immigrants and visitors entering New York Bay and the United States. Standing 151 feet tall on a pedestal, the Statue of Liberty depicts a woman holding a torch and tablet with July 4, 1776 engraved on it, representing liberty and American independence.
California in the 1930s had an area of 424,000 square kilometers along the western coast of the US bordering Mexico. The state was prone to earthquakes and faced economic hardship during the Great Depression, with many farmers losing their land and migrating as unemployed "tramps" or "Okies" seeking work. Popular music genres included boogie and blues, performed by notable artists like Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Bing Crosby.
The document provides information on 20 famous American monuments including Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, the Grand Canyon, the Capitol Building, the Liberty Bell, the American Flag, the Hoover Dam, the Pentagon, the Marine Corps War Memorial, the Gateway Arch, the Library of Congress, Devils Tower National Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Washington Monument, the White House, Arlington Memorial Bridge, the Space Needle, and others. Each entry includes a brief description of when it was built and its historical significance.
New York City has a long history as a global center of commerce and trade. It was founded as a Dutch trading post called New Amsterdam in the early 1600s and was later captured by the British and renamed New York. Throughout the 17th-18th centuries, New York grew as an important port city and briefly served as the capital of the United States after the American Revolution. In the 19th-20th centuries, New York transformed into a global economic hub and cultural capital, becoming the most populous city in the US by the 1920s. However, New York faced economic struggles in the 1960s-70s before revitalizing its financial sector in the 1980s. The September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 destroyed
The document discusses the history and construction of two major water infrastructure projects in the early 20th century: the Panama Canal and the Los Angeles Aqueduct. The Panama Canal was built between 1904-1914 after a prior French attempt failed. It connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and significantly reduced shipping times. The Los Angeles Aqueduct, built between 1908-1913, transports water from the Owens Valley in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains to Los Angeles. It enabled rapid population and economic growth in the city but had negative environmental impacts.
World Trade Center Site In New York In Sep.. Of 2001worldTC
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
One World Trade Center is the main building at the rebuilt World Trade Center site in New York City. It was completed in 2014, standing 1,776 feet tall and replacing the Twin Towers that were destroyed in the September 11 attacks in 2001. The new skyscraper was designed by architects Daniel Libeskind and David Childs and features a tapered square structure and spire.
The World Trade Center of Central PA has been in operation for 20 years, starting as an all-volunteer organization offering education programs in York County. Over the two decades it has expanded its services, changed its name to the World Trade Center of Central PA, and now supports local companies to connect with global markets through international conferences, trade missions, and partnerships with foreign governments. It celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2021.
This document summarizes the events of September 11, 2001 and its aftermath. On that day, Al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes, crashing two into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon building near Washington D.C., and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks. Over 5,000 children lost parents that day. The document discusses the ongoing suffering of children who lost parents on 9/11 and efforts by recovery groups to help them cope.
The USS New York is made of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center and carries aircraft and landing craft. The USS New York carries an MV-22B Osprey aircraft and landing craft as well as Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles as part of its equipment.
The Twin Towers in New York City were designed in 1966 and opened in 1973, with the North Tower standing at 417m and the South Tower at 415m, making them among the tallest buildings in the world at that time. On September 11, 2001, two planes crashed into the towers, resulting in more than 2,600 deaths. The tragic event and images have become iconic.
The document discusses aerial photos taken on September 11, 2001 during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The photos were likely captured from a military helicopter and contain images from 9/11 that have not been widely shared online. While some may want to forget the events, the author believes it is important to reawaken memories of that day through sharing the photos more widely.
The twin towers in New York City, which were over 1,300 feet tall each and housed over 50,000 workers, were attacked on September 11, 2001 when 19 terrorists associated with al-Qaeda hijacked 4 planes and crashed 2 of them into the towers. The planes exploded on impact, causing fires that led the towers to collapse within 15 seconds, killing thousands of people. The attack was planned by Osama bin Laden and marked a major disaster for the United States.
On September 11, 2001, two planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, killing nearly 3,000 people including the 19 terrorists. Over 430,000 jobs were lost and $2.8 billion in wages as a result of the attacks. While the towers were rebuilt, around 18,000 small businesses in the area were destroyed, having lasting economic impacts on the local community.
Temperature & shrinkage effect on structural analysis:
1.Introduction:The deformation of structure can be occurred by stresses caused by external loads. But deformation & volume changes can also occur without any external loading. The most important of these are shrinkage & temperature effect.
2.Reasons for shrinkage:
a.By evaporation of water.
b.Drying of concrete.
c.Increasing of temperature.
3.Temperature & Shrinkage effect:
a.It may cause deleterious crack as in slabs,walls etc.
b.In structure that are statically indeterminate & most concrete structure, it may cause large & harmful stresses.
c.It may cause deformation of total structure.
d.It may affect to the fixed joint.
4.Cracks due to temperature & shrinkage effect.
5.shrinkage crack.
6.Crack in wall.
7.Due to accident massive change in temperature of the structure causes the fall of twin tower.
8.Matter of concern during design:
a. Careful during selection of material
b.By analyzing previous weather report.
c.By analyzing previous max temperature record.
d. By predicting the future condition.
e.The coefficient of thermal expansion & contraction should be within the allowable range.
f.By increasing aggregate content.
g.By adjusting water content.
h.Careful curing is needed.
The document describes Gulshan Botnia, a residential housing project located in Sector 144, Noida. It highlights the following key points:
Gulshan Botnia aims to create an address that redefines freshness, with a green garden setting away from pollution. It will offer residents a garden living experience. The project will include amenities like a beauty salon, customer care center, jogging track, children's play area, swimming pool, yoga area, and more. Floor plans shown include 2BHK, 3BHK, and larger unit types ranging from 1025 to 1475 square feet. Specifications outlined cover flooring, doors/windows, toilets, kitchens, and other interior and
The document summarizes key details about the twin towers in New York City that were destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It provides facts such as the towers' architects, construction dates, heights, areas, and costs. It also lists some incidents prior to 9/11 such as fires and a bombing, and notes that the attacks involved planes crashing into the towers and the Pentagon. Finally, it mentions that a new complex has been built at the same site.
19 hijackers hijacked 4 passenger jets on September 11, 2001, flying two planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one into the Pentagon building near Washington D.C., and another crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Over 2,900 people were killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks planned by al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, with the twin towers collapsing after being struck.
The document summarizes a case study on the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in New York City on September 11, 2001. It provides an overview of the location and damage details, describing how two planes crashed into the North and South towers. It then describes the construction of the towers as a steel perimeter frame with central core columns and concrete slabs. Finally, it explains how the plane crashes ignited massive fires that spread through the towers and ultimately caused their collapse within 102 and 56 minutes, respectively.
The Imperial is a twin-tower residential skyscraper complex in Mumbai, India that were the tallest buildings in the country till June 2012 when Palais Royale topped out. The towers are located at the sea front in Tardeo, South Mumbai. Construction was
completed and the towers were inaugurated in 2010.
The Imperial Twin Towers are built on former slum land where the current re-development model of builders providing free land
and rehabilitation to slum dwellers in exchange for rights for property development, was first put into practice on a big scale.
Planet Godrej is located in South Mumbai on plot of 9-acre (3.6 ha) at Mahalaxmi, Mumbai Planet Godrej is one of the tallest towers
in India. The tower is 181 m (594 ft) and 51 floors high. Only 5% of the total land was used to build the building leading to a large
amount of open space. It was designed by the internationally renowned, Singapore-based, DP Architects and was also awarded the PINNACLE Award 2006, by Zee Business.
Shreepati Arcade is one of India's tallest buildings and it was completed in 2002. It is located at Nana Chowk, Mumbai, just off Grant Road bridge in the heart of the city of Mumbai.
The building is 153 meters (500 ft) tall[1] and contains 45 floors. There are six Swiss Schindler's lifts, high speed elevators of up to 4 metres per second, which take only 35 seconds to go from Ground to 45th Flr. The Fire fighting safety systems within the building are totally automated.
RNA Mirage – the 518 feet residential tower, with its glazed pyramidal crown and asymmetric arched structure embellished with
colored glass and metal give it an imposing deep blue Character. Enter the island city through Bandra – Worli sea link, RNA Mirage greets you at Worli.
Standing tall 40 storeys, the residential tower is overlooking the equally blue Arabian Sea on both the sides. RNA Mirage offers a unique combination of being in the midst of a busy commercial hub while enjoying the peace and serenity of the ocean.
The document provides details about the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers in New York City. It describes the timeline of events, including the hijacking of 4 commercial planes that were flown into the towers and the Pentagon, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths. It questions aspects of the official story, such as whether the hijackers have actually been identified and if video of the planes hitting the towers existed. It suggests the attacks may have been an inside job rather than the work of Al-Qaeda alone.
The document discusses two iconic flag-raising photos - one from 9/11 of firefighters raising a flag at Ground Zero, and one from Iwo Jima of Marines raising a flag atop Mt. Suribachi during WWII. It provides historical context for both photos, noting how the 9/11 photo symbolized fortitude during a time of devastation, and how the Iwo Jima photo became a symbol of American military heroism but gave a falsely optimistic view of how long the war would last. The document also examines the photos through the lenses of history, religion, and fine arts.
Mountainsong galleries in carmel by-the-sea has the exclusive on this histori...slpr2013
James Dietz was commissioned by George Lucas to do a large scale painting of Star Wars for a book Lucas was putting together. Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is committed to representing more OPA and AIS credentialed Master Artists than any gallery in the world.
The document pays tribute to fallen American heroes by providing photos and information about several United States military cemeteries and memorial sites around the world, including Arlington National Cemetery, the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, American cemeteries in Normandy, France, the Philippines, and Thailand that honor those who died in World Wars I and II.
The document provides an itinerary for a 9-day, 1,137 mile road trip from Scranton, Pennsylvania to St. Catherines, Ontario along the northern US and southern Ontario route. The itinerary lists over 20 sites visited along the way, including museums, parks, historical sites, and other points of interest related to mining, oil, lumber, manufacturing and more. Log entries describe highlights and details from visits to each location on the tour.
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There are 12 original paintings that must be sold as an in-tact collection. Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea has the exclusive on this collection available for $90,000-. Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is committed to representing more OPA and AIS credentialed Master Artists than any gallery in the world.
P-COSEL_Home of the American Brave in EnglandPamela Cosel
1) The document describes a group of American singers visiting Cambridge, England on Independence Day during a two-week singing tour.
2) While in Cambridge, the group visits several historic sites from King's College and learns about the city's history.
3) For Independence Day, the singing group unexpectedly visits the Cambridge American Cemetery, where thousands of American soldiers who died in World War II are buried. They pay their respects by singing the national anthem at the cemetery.
The document provides the itinerary for a 13-day, 2,037 mile spring tour along the Ohio River Valley in April 2001. Key stops included historic sites and museums in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio related to the Civil War, American presidents like James Buchanan and Andrew Johnson, and the early industrial history along the Ohio River.
Naperville memorial to honor 9:11 dead - Chicago TribuneJennifer Taylor
The community of Naperville, Illinois is creating a memorial to honor Daniel Shanower, a Naperville native who died in the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon. Shanower grew up in Naperville and his death has prompted the community to take action. Gloria Johanns is spearheading the effort to build a memorial and has raised $8,000 so far. The memorial will honor all those who died on 9/11 and capture Shanower's spirit of patriotism. The city is considering two locations for the memorial at City Hall.
On September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked 4 commercial planes and crashed two into the World Trade Center towers in New York City, one into the Pentagon near Washington D.C., and a fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks killed approximately 3,000 people and caused the collapse of the Twin Towers. It was the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil since the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
This document provides a summary of the history and attractions of Staten Island, New York written by Sean Connor. It describes several historic sites on Staten Island including the Conference House, Mount Loretto Church, Richmond Town, and Snug Harbor Cultural Center. It also discusses the four bridges connecting Staten Island to surrounding areas, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Borough Hall, the Staten Island Ferry, the Staten Island Lighthouse, and several other landmarks. The document reflects on how Staten Island has changed over time with increased development but remains the author's hometown.
Summer Value American Experience with SOTC Holidaysansonjoseph18
This document outlines a 12-day summer package tour of major American cities starting at INR 2,64,550 per person. The itinerary includes visits to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Niagara Falls, Hershey, Washington D.C., and New York. Key activities include city tours, visits to popular landmarks and attractions like the Golden Gate Bridge, Universal Studios, the Las Vegas Strip, Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty, and Central Park. The tour offers guided sightseeing, accommodations, and meals throughout the trip before returning home on the final day.
This document provides a detailed summary of a multi-day road trip across the western United States, beginning in Austin, Texas and ending in Los Angeles, California. Over the course of six days, the traveler visited numerous historical sites and attractions along Route 66 and in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada, including the Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest National Park, Palo Duro Canyon, the Panhandle Plains Museum, Cadillac Ranch, and a Beatles tribute show in Las Vegas. The traveler provided descriptions and photos from many stops along the journey, highlighting the rich history, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences encountered along the way.
The document summarizes the history of a diving bell that was used in the late 1800s on the Chestatee River in Georgia to mine for gold. Some key details include:
1) P.H. Loud constructed a steamboat and diving bell in 1875 to use a new process to mine the riverbed for gold.
2) The diving bell operation was abandoned in 1876 after damage from flooding and financial difficulties.
3) The diving bell was recovered from the river bed in 1983 and underwent restoration efforts before being put on display to showcase this unique piece of mining history.
We did two walking tours with Uncle Sam's, the 9/11 WTC tour, and the Edgar Allen Poe tour in Greenwich Village. The WTC tour was very informative and very moving, excellent tour and tour guide, I wrote notes and took pics for my sister (teacher) and her class which they really liked. The Greenwich tour was interesting, the guide was also very good. We rented an apartment with Uncle Sam's (good way to stay in NYC short term) so our tours were complimentary with the apartment.
Landmarks around the world paid tribute to Prince by lighting up in purple after his sudden death at age 57. Famous locations like the White House, the Eiffel Tower, Times Square, and Niagara Falls were illuminated in purple, his signature color. Concerts and vigils were held where his music was played and fans gathered to mourn, celebrate his life and legacy through his groundbreaking music.
This document provides an overview of several landmarks and places of interest in New York City. It discusses the Statue of Liberty and how it was a joint gift from France. It also summarizes Times Square's origins from The New York Times headquarters, New York City's role in the American Revolution as a British base of operations. Additionally, it briefly outlines the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 and describes some of the most iconic landmarks like Niagara Falls, the New York City subway system, the Empire State Building, and Chinatown. The document concludes by explaining the origin of New York City's nickname "The Big Apple" from horse racing.
This document provides information about the state of New York. It notes that New York City is the most populous city in the United States, with the capital of New York state being Albany. It describes several landmarks in New York City, including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, and the original World Trade Center towers that were destroyed in the September 11th attacks. It also mentions other sites like the Brooklyn Bridge and American Museum of Natural History.
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National Memorials Honor Victims of 9/11
Over 700 memorials have been built across the United States to honor the thousands who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. These memorials vary greatly in size, location, and design but universally serve to remember the victims, express grief and loss, and inspire those left behind. Popular motifs include the use of remnants from the World Trade Center towers and sculptures depicting firefighters or other symbols of that day. The memorials are as diverse as the victims themselves and provide places of remembrance and contemplation for families and communities.
Leveraging Generative AI to Drive Nonprofit InnovationTechSoup
In this webinar, participants learned how to utilize Generative AI to streamline operations and elevate member engagement. Amazon Web Service experts provided a customer specific use cases and dived into low/no-code tools that are quick and easy to deploy through Amazon Web Service (AWS.)
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptxEduSkills OECD
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two HeartsSteve Thomason
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
How to Make a Field Mandatory in Odoo 17Celine George
In Odoo, making a field required can be done through both Python code and XML views. When you set the required attribute to True in Python code, it makes the field required across all views where it's used. Conversely, when you set the required attribute in XML views, it makes the field required only in the context of that particular view.
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
35. "A Walk In Hell" photo taken on 9/11/01 after 1:00pm inside ground zero with New York City Fire Fighters.
36. "Men of Stone" "Men of Stone" New York City Fire Fighters standing near their equipment waiting to go back into ground zero.
37. “ Redeemers” First wave of National Guardsmen that came to the World Trade Center site. They are marching on the Westside Highway near Liberty street.
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116. I would like to thank the wonderful photographers because without their photos this tribute to 09/11/2001 would not have been impossible.