... Mission San Antonio de Valero (the Alamo) was established in 1718 as the city's first mission. On the east side of Alamo Plaza is the famous spot in Texas where 189 defenders fell on March 6, 1836, after repeated attacks by Mexican General Santa Anna's army which sealed it in lexicon of U.S. history. More than 2.5 million people a year visit the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as "The Alamo." Most come to see theold mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio López de Santa Anna. Although the Alamo fell in the early morning hours of March 6, 1836, the death of the Alamo Defenders has come to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of Liberty. The memories of James Bowie, David Crockett, and William B. Travis are as powerful today as when the Texan Army under Sam Houston shouted "Remember the Alamo!" as it routed Santa Anna at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. The Alamo has been managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since 1905. Located on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas, the Alamo represents nearly 300 years of history. Three buildings - the Shrine, Long Barrack Museum and Gift Museum - house exhibits on the Texas Revolution and Texas History. Visitors are welcome to stroll through the beautiful Alamo Gardens. Just a short distance from the River Walk, the Alamo is a "must see" for all who come to San Antonio. The Alamo is open every day of the year except Christmas Eve...
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...that would be beneficial to DigiFast in addition to other companies located here in the River View Plaza. They are also one of the few Credit Unions that hold free monthly educational seminars for the community and they have a large marketing base. Partnering with and having First Technology Credit Union in our building would give DigiFast exposure to a diverse group of people that would not otherwise be reached within the capacity of our business, and in time prove to be a valuable asset. Some immediate benefits to a partnering relationship are: • Customers and families waiting in line would be able to try our new video games and other products that we offer; doing this also helps distract them from their long wait in line. Staff would have the opportunity to mingle with customers and share company information. • Interfacing with the credit union during their monthly seminars DigiFast will promote products through demonstrations and offer free door prizes; in return acquire customer contact information. • The monthly seminars will allow DigiFast to present new products and give technical assistance to existing customers who have questions regarding their currently owned DigiFast products. DigiFast will acquire new and exciting benefits as a result of First Technology Credit Union becoming a part of our very close knit community of business affiliations within the River View Plaza. This new service will create excitement among employees, encouraging employees to get...
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...mediaeval gates of the Serrano and Quart towers, and meander into every corner – don’t miss it! Plaza del mercado y Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange) Immerse yourself in one of Europe’s biggest markets, the Mercado Central, situated inside a jewel of pre-modernista architecture, and enter into one of the most iconic examples of Gothic architecture in Europe, the Lonja de la Seda, declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. As well as these, make sure you squeeze in the Santos Juanes Church. Plaza del Ayuntamiento. In a triangular layout, eclectic architecture, a central fountain and colourful flower stalls brighten the landscape. It’s surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic buildings, such as the Plaza de Toros, the Estación del Norte, the Ayuntamiento de Valencia(town hall), the Edificio de Correos (post office) and Plaza Redonda, to name but a few. It’s best known for playing host to the "mascletàs" celebrations, which take place during March, and during the Fallas. The Royal Marina and Valencia's beaches The Juan Carlos I Royal Marina is one of the city’s most important landmarks, not only due to the events that are held there, but also due to its unique buildings. It houses the19th Century Harbour Sheds, the Edificio del Reloj and the Veles e Vents building, the emblem of the new Marina. There are also shops, terraces and restaurants with spectacular views, as well as a children’s park, the Superyachts Berthing with its amazing yachts, and the North...
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...Reconnecting to a Forgotten River An Ecological Solution Design Thesis | Aaron Hanson Reconnecting to a Forgotten River A Design Thesis Submitted to the Department of Architecture and Landscape Architecture of North Dakota State University By Aaron Hanson In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelors of Landscape Architecture Primary Thesis Advisor Thesis Committee Chair May, 2012 Fargo, North Dakota Ma, 0 2 y2 1 table of contents abstract problem statement statement of intent narrative user/client description major project elements site information project emphasis plan for proceeding previous studio experience theoretical premise research case studies climate data historical context project goals site analysis an ecological solution personal identification reference list 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 12 13 14 15 16 - 34 35 - 58 59 - 65 66 - 71 72 73 - 88 89 - 108 109 110 - 111 abstract Waterways are a vital and productive resource to our environment. Rivers provide a variety of amenities and services to communities across the world such as drinking water, food, travel, recreation, wildlife habitat, connection to place, aesthetic appeal, economic development, etc. This thesis project examines the importance of the Mississippi River to its urban community and how riverfront design can function as a unifying element for the city center and its ecosystem. Over half of the world’s future population will be living in urban environments...
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...is, not surprisingly, the lush Parque de María Luisa (María Luisa Park). However, in the immediate area find museums, theaters and historical buildings like the Real Fábrica de Tabacos (Royal Tobacco Factory)- the setting for the famous opera Cármen! La Macarena Yes, THE Macarena of cult song fame. With cobbled stones, ancient city walls, a gritty atmosphere and the Virgin of Semana Santa (Holy Week) fame, its atmosphere is unparallelled. Triana Sevilla's traditional gypsy neighborhood, Triana, is known for its lively atmosphere and the most genuine flamenco. In fact, some of the best places to see the beloved song and dance are found here, across the river and removed from the hustle of the touristic Centro. Los Remedios, La Cartuja & Expo '92 Site These neighborhoods on the western shores of the Guadalquivir River are undoubtedly the later additions to Sevilla. The Expo '92 Site today offers an amusement park, along with the Cartuja monastery where Christopher Columbus is known to have spent some quiet time. Meanwhile, the annual Feria de Abril calls Los Remedios home. El Arenal A 13th century tower and one of the most famous bullrings in the world take center stage in El Arenal. This area of town, once the main port area during Sevilla's golden commerce era, is a veritable hot bed of culture boasting theaters, historical...
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...Success of our organization depends on how well they balance quality and patient satisfaction with adequate financing and long-range goals. Health care organizations such as Plaza West Assisted Living must deal with government oversight, managed care, new technologies, and increasing pharmaceutical prices. To achieve these goals it is important that quality staff is in place at the organization. The way to make sure that you have quality staff is evaluating their performance on a regular basis using standards that can be measured and does not rely on personal feelings. Currently our organization has no way of evaluating the performance of employees that would reflect in an annual raise, bonus or promotion. This has caused issues in the workplace because employees feel that they should be rewarded for what they have accomplished. They do not like the idea that someone that is not performing well receives the same amount of raise that they do. This starts a mentality of why should I work so hard when this person doesn’t and gets the same raise I get. These internal organizational issues reflect in the care of the patient I believe by establishing a performance evaluations policy this would increase an individual’s focus on the task ahead, increase confidence as they beat personal bests, and increase unity in a work environment by engaging them more in their work (Flahery, 2010). This in turn will increase the quality of care for the patient and the reputation of the organization...
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...The Distance to Andromeda by Gregorio C. Brillantes The Boy Ben, thirteen years old, sits there and wide-eyed before the screen of the theater, in the town of Tarlac, his heart thumps in awe and excitement, and his hands are balled into unconscious fists, as the spaceship burns its blue-flamed journey through the night of the universe that is forever silent with a high metallic hum. Enclosed in time within the rocket, the ship itself surrounded by timelessness, which is in turn framed by the boundaries of the cinema screen, the last men and women and children of Earth watch the asteroids, the stream of cosmic dust, the barren planets drift past the portholes like luminous flowers at once beautiful and monstrous, floating in the ocean of space. The traveler search the night for another world of air and greenness, remembering the end of the Earth, the Final War, the flickering radioactive fires upon the lifeless continents. Beyond the dead seas of Mars, and beyond the ice-bound tomb of Neptune, past the orbit of Pluto and out into the black immeasurable depths, the rocket flashes onward, through years of space and time: a moving speck among the twinkling stars, propelled by the flame of its engine and a certain destiny. A sun looms up from the blackness, more golden and more gentle than the star they have always known; and as a globe of shining water and green-shadowed land appears through the viewports; they break out into jubilant cries and dazed whispers of thanks to God. Cradled...
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...After starting as a small trading post in the eighteenth century, Detroit went on to become an industrial power house. However, as beautiful as it may seem, the modern Detroit is not the same city it was prior to 1960. In the last half-century, the city has been struck by crime and violence. That is when an "All-American City" became an eyesore, a blighted spot on the map. Attempts to reverse this downward trend have been made throughout the years; major construction projects appeared, and continue to appear, everywhere in Detroit. One of the most significant projects was the remodeling of Campus Martius. It was completed over a decade ago. This plaza still remains as the main gathering place for Detroiters and a great advertisement for the City of Detroit. With all the completed and yet to be completed projects, it may seem that Detroit is far past its decay; however, when one takes a closer look at any of the Detroit landmarks, one will see that Detroit appears to be beautiful only on the outside. The city and its elected officials have created a fake impression of perfection. Unfortunately, just one block away from these "pockets of improvement" is the true Detroit. Campus Martius was established in the eighteenth century as a military training ground. It is important to note that prior to 1805 Detroit was designed in a grid system. In 1805, a fire engulfed Detroit and destroyed Campus Martius and all wooden structures, leaving only a stone fort untouched (Beckett). Although...
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...CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION I. Brief History Many theories have been postulated to account for the origin of the people inhabiting the mountain regions of the Philippines. The Land Bridge Theory claims that the Philippines was part of the Southern Asia Mainland and the Northern Luzon maintain tribes that came through these bridges during the last glacial period between 1200 and 1500 B.C. Contradictory to these assumptions is the Wave Migration Theory, which occurred thousands of years after the disappearance of the land bridges in 3,000-4,000 B.C. The theory states that groups of migrants came by boat from the neighboring lands during the Neolithic period. The Neolithic culture, which they brought with them, is still evident in the rice terraces, cloth weaving and the use of iron implements. Scholars differ in their contentions of the mountain people’s ancestors, however, a prominent number supports the contention that the ancestors of the mountain people came from the South East Asia Mainland. In the process of settling down, the early inhabitants became geographically isolated from one another. The long period of isolation and adaptation to the environment gave rise to variations of culture. When the Spaniards came to the Philippines, they were able to set foot in the Cordilleras as early as 1608 but with minimal influence. They were able to establish commandancias in Benguet, Ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao but their stay did not last long enough to pacify...
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...The wedding will take place on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 6PM, right when the sun is setting. I. Location The wedding will be held at The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Hotel, in Orlando, Florida. For guests who will be traveling to the wedding, by way of the airport, will have the option of using the hotels airport shuttle at a cost of $45 roundtrip. The distance from the Orlando International Airport to the hotel is approximately 12.2 miles, estimating 17 minutes in travel time. Area attractions, such as theme parks are located within a 15 mile distance, estimating a 20 minute travel time. II. Surrounding Vicinity The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes Hotel is adjacent to the JW Marriott Hotel. While the wedding will be held at the Plaza Ballroom, guest may also reserve guest rooms at the JW Marriott Hotel at their leisure. Both hotels are located on the Grand Lakes property and are connected by the Conference Center and walking breezeway. Guest can travel offsite to nearby attractions that the whole family can enjoy. Some attractions include: Discovery Cove, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure,...
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...BANGKOK GUIDE YOUR FREE BANGKOK GUIDE FROM THE ASIA TRAVEL SPECIALISTS www.asiawebdirect.com Cultural phenomenon, shopping haven and tourist treasure. Welcome to Bangkok; one of the most cosmopolitan, contrasting and, above all, compelling of Asian cities. A steamy, pulsating, yet smiling metropolis of more than ten million souls – intense at first, but addictive as anything. Come find your niche among dazzling temples, hotels of every type and size, eclectic markets, gleaming palaces, ritzy shopping malls, a famous nightlife and the many things in between. Enjoy a memorable dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Bask in the city’s warm, affluent glow at a skyscraping rooftop bar. Experience all the things – a tuk-tuk ride, a ladyboy show, Muay Thai (kickboxing) match, Thai massage – everyone always comes home talking about. WEATHER Bangkok has a tropical monsoon climate and holds claim to being the hottest city in the world. Sitting close to the equator, it is both hot and humid in equal measure, is unrelenting simply because it doesn't cool significantly at night. The period between April and May is the steamiest (avg. 25-35° C). The Southwest monsoons arrive between May and October, and with it pouring rain and thunderstorms – for many, though, this is a welcome respite. http://www.bangkok.com/weather.htm SIM CARDS AND DIALING PREFIXES Pre-paid SIM cards are available for purchase at most convenience stores (you will find 7-Elevens everywhere) as well as the...
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...Modern Architecture II Spring 2015 Twin Towers: The Rise, and the Rise Again of Great Architecture Once criticized for its different modernist style, the World Trade Center has become known most for the horrific assault of 9/11, but is deserves recognition for its fine engineering and architecture. In 1962, the Port Authority thought they should take a different route on choosing an architect for the building of the World Trade Center. Instead of choosing a big time architect, they would choose one with a more mainstream background. The twin towers were built in New York, New York, USA by architect, Minoru Yamasaki and Associates. The One World Trade Center was completed in 1972 at 1,368 feet high, and the Two World Trade Center was completed a year later in 1973 at 1,362 feet high, both with 110 stories. At the time of the completion of the two buildings, the Twin towers were known as the tallest buildings in the world. Yamasaki worked as a disciple of Mies van der Rohe favoring such minimalist lines as seen the Martin Luther King Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. and the IBM Building in Chicago. Yamasaki soon tired of the International Style, and moved on to something new: New Formalism. Yamasaki was one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century. He and fellow architect Edward Durell Stone are generally considered to be the two master practitioners of New Formalism. This was not a style that caught on and it was not a style that followed...
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...* MURALLA ST. The street literally means wall, a fortification against invaders. The street is located at the inner edges of the walls. Before they consisted of three different streets: Calle Fundicion (Foundry) in the current PLM stretch of the walls, Calle Baluarte fronting the San Juan de Letran and the original Calle Muralla behind the San Juan de Letran. Most of the pre-war structures on this part of Intramuros were obliterated during and after the last war. Today, modern buildings occupy the site. Only markers describe the glorious architecture of churches and buildings that once stood on this side of the Walled City. * LPU GATE 2 WELCOME THE GUEST (REAL STREET- The Street is just one of the numerous Calle Real that existed during the Spanish Period. It is from the word Real which means Royal. The Street is formerly known as Calle del Parian because it passes through the Parian Gate and the Parian District outside Intramuros.) Founder, Dr. Jose P. Laurel. The only president to have served in all three branches of the Government, Dr. Laurel was a successful lawyer, legislator, constitutionalist, jurist, writer, scholar, statesman, philosopher, and above all things, an educator. The inspiration to establish a school came to him in the early 1920’s. He turned this dream into a reality. With the aim of becoming a center of academic excellence in the Philippines and the Far East, Lyceum of the Philippines University (then still a college) formally opened its doors...
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...Cambridge University Press 0521817404 - Ancient Cahokia and the Mississippians - Timothy R. Pauketat Excerpt More information 1 Civilization in North America This wasn’t a chiefdom; it was a kingdom! Robert Carneiro1 “Civilization” is not a word typically associated with ancient North America. The cities, stone pyramids, and writing systems of the Old World, Mexico, or Peru are not generally thought to have existed in the pre-Columbian Mississippi valley. However, if we define a civilization as a kind of political culture or as a great tradition associated with popu- lated administrative centers and spread across some portion of a conti- nent, then it is clear that there was a pre-Columbian civilization in the Mississippi valley, or at least the early stages of one. Archaeologists often call it “Mississippian culture” and refer to the many peoples of the time simply as “Mississippians.” There were political and religious centers associated with the Mississip- pian civilization, the largest of which was Cahokia, along the middle por- tion of the Mississippi...
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...famously known Sinharaja Bird Wave is a place where moderately tame birds of all species are found. It is recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Other places of interest include Kitugala, Udawatta Kale, Minipe, Minneriya Forests as well as Kumana, Bundala, Willpattu, Bellanwila Bird Sanctuaries. WORLD LARGEST BLUE WHALE COLONY Blue whales worldwide are known to migrate great distances unlike the ones in Sri Lanka trip guarantees a better experience. This could involve dressing in either shorts or long pants, whichever makes you more comfortable. Take a sunscreen lotion, a camera, a pair of binoculars as you are going to be out in the ocean for quite some time and you will need protection against harmful sun rays while enjoying the view and documenting for reference. If you have a history of feeling nauseated, take necessary precaution before the trip. The safety gear is provided onboard by the crew taking you on the trip on a rather choppy boat. The best time to quench your thirst for the adventure is in the morning though afternoon trips also work well for some individuals. Checking the weather conditions prior the trip is also advisable to avoid getting caught up in a storm in the sea. This is not always likely to happen as the weathermen of this place have an already pre-determined weather forecast of the region due to the monsoon seasons associated with this place. We advise that you arrive to the dock earlier than the specified departure time. Though this place is...
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