“My dear Tacitus‚ You ask me to write you something about the death of my uncle so that the account you transmit to posterity is as reliable as possible. I am grateful to you‚ for I see that his death will be remembered forever if you treat it. He perished in a devastation of the loveliest of lands‚ in a memorable disaster shared by peoples and cities‚ but this will be a kind of eternal life for him. Although he wrote a great number of enduring works himself‚ the imperishable nature of your writings
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AD 79 covered Pompeii and Herculaneum in ash. It was like a snap shot in history. Pompeii is well preserved. Pre- Roman Pompeii 8th century BC – Greeks from Cumae colony establish a small but permanent settlement in the region of Pompeii. 7th century BC – Etruscan influences begins to influence the style of the early town of Pompeii as the northern tribe gains strength. 6th century BC- The 1st grandiose structures were constructed in Pompeii such as the Temples of Apollo. 5th century BC-
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Ktunaxa Nation originated following an “unsuccessful” consultation and accommodation under s. 35 of the Constitution Act‚ 1982 with Ktunaxa Nation to allow Glacier Resources Ltd to build a ski resort on sacred Qat’muk land in the 1990s. No Indigenous treaty included this area and it was characterized as Crown land. A two-decade consultation process with the Ktunaxa Nation led to the late position adoption by the appellant stating the ski resort would drive out the Grizzly Bear Spirit and irrevocably
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NARRATIVE REPORT Last Monday February 24‚ 2014 we had our Educational tour in relation to our subject Total Quality Management. This activity were participated by 4th year students of CITHM .The educational tour was plan for the student to be familiarize on how a company with certification works and manage. It’s a nice thing that our department allow us to go outside and experience such educational tour. It was 7:00 in the morning our departure in capitolio and Mrs. Kabaitan Dinglasan our
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Personal Reflection Saint Teresa of Avila‚ or as some may call her- Saint Teresa of Jesus was known as the patron of Spain and also of headaches. As mentioned before‚ she was born on March 28th‚ 1515 and at the age of 67 she sadly passed away on the 4th of October 1582. In my personal reflection I will talk about how my saint was a very cheerful saint‚ how I consider my saint to embody the beatitudes “blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake‚ for theirs is the kingdom of heaven
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I think climbing Mt. Everest is not worth climbing by risking life even though some people say that when you reach the summit‚ there is a big feeling of accomplishment. I never understood why people risk their lives to climbing the mountain. Even if it’s their hobbies‚ there should be safer and more exciting activities than climbing mountains. When I watched and read the works about Mt. Everest in the class‚ I felt that climbing Mt. Everest is more dangerous and complicated than I thought. For example
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Pompeii – Task One The eruption of Mt Vesuvius in Pompeii is as influential today as it was in ancient times. This is for many reasons‚ the primary reason being the unique preservation of structures‚ frescos (wall paintings) and many other things. When the eruption hit Pompeii on August 24‚ 79AD no one in Pompeii could have guessed what would follow. Around 1:00 Pm a firestorm of fatal gasses and molten lava erupted from Vesuvius‚ spreading fear and terror into the hearts of Pompeiians as they thought
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Alienation by definition is the state of being isolated from a group or an activity to which one should belong or in which one should be involved. This is a reoccurring theme in the both The Lost World‚ and‚ Into Thin Air. The problem with alienation in each book is that it has a negative effect on the characters and their decision-making. Into Thin Air is the book about the Mt. Everest disaster‚ the main character and narrator John Krakauer gets invited to come with Rob Hall’s expedition team
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Trip of a Lifetime in Machu Picchu Located on the middle of the tropical mountain forest ‚Machu Picchu can lose people who love breathtaking archaeological beauy in a trance. The touching ancient ruin is the site of an historical Inca City lying on the Andes in Peru‚ above 2430 meters from sea level. Due to the landscape‚ you have 2 options to arrive the destination. Firstly‚ tourists who are crazy about adventurous trip can hike on mountain trails and secondly‚ for who are falling in love with
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There is nothing more menacing‚ more intimidating‚ more alluring than the prospect of conquering a mountain. At 1:15 a.m. I emerged from my tent with my boots laced‚ my ice-axe stowed‚ and my headlamp glowing. I was ready for this mountain‚ rearing to begin the ascent up its face. Before leaving base camp‚ my guide had a few words to share with the team. We gathered around him‚ and he began. “This will not be an easy climb‚” he warned‚ “And not all of you will reach the summit. If you feel disoriented
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