Hudson Maxim

HISTROY OF NEW YORK CITY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS Historical Overview Between the 1840s and the 1960s, New York City established the greatest metropolitan water distribution system internationally. Even though NYC’s Water system is a work in progress it can be considered one of the best in respects to its quality, reliability and innovative management. At the beginning of the 19th Century, most American cities were small in size and usually coastal. Their infrastructure was primitive even by the standards

The Hudson River and PCB Pollution The Hudson River is a body of water that stretches for 315 miles from the Adirondack Mountains to the Battery in Manhattan, reaching its deepest point of 216 feet in the Highlands near Constitution Island and West Point and reaches its widest point of 3 miles across at Havestraw. This river is one of the most beautiful and scenic of the Tri-State area. Unfortunately, it happens to be New York’s most polluted river. The river has been influenced upon since the early

The invasion of Grenada also know as “Operation Urgent Fury” was a U.S invasion to the Grenada Island in 1983 that Overthrew the communist government in favor of a pro-Western one in a period of less than two months. On October 13, President Reagan was made aware of possible trouble in Granada. Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard had removed Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and recognized military rule. Six days later, Bishop was murdered. Bishop was a socialist and had bonds with Cuba; he spent his

A friend is sharing and caring they learn to share your good and your bad times. They understand that seasons must change. A friend is selfless and should always be helpful. A friend is someone you can count on to inspire you when no one else can or will. They will always do their best to try to encourage you. A friend is joyous in your toughest times. A friend is always there to tell you to keep going when everything and everyone else is telling you to quit there is no use. A friend loves and

Erie Canal is a vital channel of the United States, connecting the Great Lakes with New York City through the Hudson River at Albany. Misusing the Mohawk River opening in the Appalachian Mountains, the Erie Canal is 584 km (363 miles) long, it was the essential divert in the United States to connect western conductors with the Atlantic Ocean. Advancement began in 1817 and was done in 1825. Its flourishing moved New York City into an imperative business center and invigorated the Erie channel's advancement

A year past since Katrina did it. The fall of her life, such a terrible incident. Through the time Kitty was herself, I never thought she would ever do something like that. I’d be lying if I said I don’t think about the noise of her hitting the ground or wondering how her body went splat. At the worst times, I have vivid dreams of that day. I dream of looking up at her from the entrance of the building watching her flail her arms and legs for anything to grasp on to. Nothing is there except for air

The New Jersey Gubernatorial election is impending and citizens will be able to select the candidate that they think will best serve their needs. New Jersey’s Constitution includes that these general elections shall be held annually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November also, the time of holding such elections may be altered by law. Currently there are two candidates, Kim Guadagno who is on the Republican side and Phil Murphy who stands on the Democratic side. Both candidates have

The bizarre economy that we live in has affected us in many ways than our simple mind can fathom. After World War II there was massive push in innovation. Human were gifted with inventions like the Airplane, color T.V., polyvinyl cups, and precooked dinners. Nevertheless, these “gifts” came at an enormous cost. That cost was pushed onto the environment and people living in that environment. “The Market Economy” by Marge Piercy illustrates the movement in American aimed at bring attention to a global

from New York a flock of geese struck the plane. After a loud explosion both engines were disabled. The pilot discussed what options he had. The pilot could either turn back to New york, land in New Jersey, or land in the Hudson River. He thought that landing the plane in the Hudson River was the best option so he went for it, against the odds he landed it safely. This article is a good example of overcoming obstacles because the pilot looked at the options he had to solve the situation and choose the

As far as Uni goes, it has been a long and sorted affair getting my class schedule in order. Hence, I will, for the time being, re-activate my vacation status. In my haste to ease my mind off the contingencies and various school policies stalling the commencement of my fall semester I decided to go watch a movie - Trainwreck. 'Trainwreck' is the brain child of comedic 'newcomer' (actually, been here for a while) Amy Schumer. With the directorial touch of Judd Apatow, 'Trainwreck' follows Amy, a