“Riley are you ready to go?” “Yes” I excitedly replied to my father. “Are your clubs in car? “They are” I answered, eager to begin the exciting day. We jumped in my dad’s ford explorer that warm July morning and left for the nearby Ye Olde Country Club. After we finished the 9th hole I ran back to the cart grabbed the score card and began adding. Excitedly I yelled “I did it! I just shot my best score! I was so happy, I will never forget that day that started my love for the sport of golf. I fell
The city of New Orleans lies below sea level in a bowl bordered by levees which prevent the high waters of the Mississippi River from flooding the city. These levees were put to the test on August 29, 2005 when Hurricane Katrina hit, causing severe destruction along the Gulf coast. Three concrete floodwalls protecting the city of New Orleans fractured and burst under the weight of surging waters from the hurricane, killing hundreds and resulting in an estimated $100 to $150 billion worth of damage
transport goods. It also linked many parts of the country. The Erie Canal was a vital part of Henry Clay’s plan known as the American System, which was designed to link our nation through trade and transportation. The canal that links the waters of Lake Erie to the west of the Hudson River in the east, is the Erie Canal. The Erie Canal is an example of Henry Clay’s vision to harmonize and balance the country’s agriculture, economy and industries. The building of this canal was first proposed in 1808
Stop Nestle from stealing millions of gallons of water from the Great Lakes Wednesday, March 01, 2017 by: Vicki Batts Tags: Bottled Water, Michigan, Nestle, stop nestle 10K VIEWS Image: Stop Nestle from stealing millions of gallons of water from the Great Lakes (Natural News) Nestle is looking to once again rob the public of their water. The corporate giant came under fire last year for bottling water in drought-stricken California, and now, they’re looking to cash out in Michigan. Residents of
The KWA is a regional pipeline project that would connect Flint directly with Lake Huron, which was a proper water source with clean water. By switching their water source, the city of Flint would save nineteen million dollars over the span of eight years. Though the KWA pipeline project would not be completed until 2016, Detroit
The Nile River is arguably one of the most important water sources in the world and has an extremely rich history dating back thousands of years. Without the Nile, the ancient Egyptian civilization would have never existed. Egypt is basically a whole lot of sand and not much else, except they have the Nile River flowing through it, on it’s way to the Mediterranean sea. The ancient Egyptians lived along the Nile River and it provided them with abundant water, food (fish) and the opportunity to develop
Henry Hudson and Samuel de Champlain were two great explorers. Both were born around 1570 and were sons of sea captains . However, even though they both have similarities from how they were brought up, their voyages were very different from one another. Even the types of explorers they were are different from each other. Not a lot is known about Henry Hudson’s personal life. What we do know is that he was married to a woman named Katherine and they had three sons together. Also, it is said the
Zheng Qin zq2sa Hurricane Katrina and the Engineering failures Engineers have produced great modern contributions that have changed the world. The designs and technology in society are due to engineered designs and construction. The art of engineering does not only include fancy technology, it also includes the creation of safe and functioning buildings, vehicles, tunnels, and roads in society. Engineered designs have to be reliable, safe, strong, and long lasting to properly function in society
how much the main character truly loves nature. The same marvel and beauty is shared in the poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud.” After a long climb over a high hill he finds his reward a valley shining with a huge field of daffodils. “Besides the lakes, beneath the trees, fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” As Wordsworth explains the scene. As each scene pops out of the poem, a new addition to the painting in your mind appears each time. The painting may vary from person to person, but I believe
Quebec, and Newfoundland Labrador and Ontario. Natural gas pipeline for our Energy supplies from western Canada We have the great lakes and the St Lawrence Seaway system for water transportation to world markets. The plan needs good long term planning for deep-sea harbors facilities in Thessalon and in Parry Sound, Expedition and improvements of the Great lakes shipping facilities in general as required. We have all the natural advantages; we have no policies, no management of our raw