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    themselves to oasis gardening (Rasmussen 2001:144). This changes the behaviour of men drastically, as they no longer need to live away from their wife’s tent for the sake of the caravan trade for five to six months a year. Men now build adobe houses near their wife’s tents, which eliminates the fear of homelessness if their wife decides to divorce him( Rasmussen 2001:144). This frees him up to begin to practice polygyny, and expand his family to include multiple wives and offspring to help with oasis gardening

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    The Canyon Within A green oasis lies much closer to us than one might think. Everyone kept talking about how much different the canyon, or even the outdoors where it is quiet enough to think. Others might also think that it is just a dark, black forest with either no life or only dangerous life. Some may also think that it is just a few hills with a couple of pine trees on them. Perhaps some may think that it is just a waste of valuable land. If this is the case, one may not know what they

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    You most likely understand the benefits of your pool, but having a backyard oasis requires effort from you and your pool maintenance company. Considering a pool is a large investment, proper cleaning and repairs are essential to maintain your investment. For some, this maintenance can be overwhelming, but these 3 tips will ensure your oasis remains clean, attractive, and valuable. Preventative Care Preventing heavy buildup of dirt, debris, and algae requires ongoing maintenance. If debris is not

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    That’s the church I started to dream about. Oasis Church started in 1983, thanks in part to a good friend of mine, Al Kasha. He wrote many Top-40 hits, movie scores, and even a song for Elvis. Al won two Academy Awards for Best Song—one for There’s Got To Be A Morning After from the movie, The Poseidon Adventure, and a few years later he won another for We May Never Love Like This Again from the movie, Towering Inferno. We had been friends for a few years while attending the Vineyard Christian

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    enthusiasm. Granted, mornings infrequently find me at my best, night more of the time when I commence to flourishing and shining. Nevertheless, I completed my morning constitutional, saw to my darling garden and set out once again to investigate Oasis Springs. In truth, I failed in my endeavors the day before and wished to correct my previous inadequate attempt. Perhaps if I had the gift of foresight, I could’ve circumvented the situation that slammed into me – rather crudely so! I jest not!

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    Coffee Oasis: Case Study

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    Coffee Oasis can take to help that youth. We also have Case Managers who work with the youths by assisting them in areas of their lives that needs to be addressed or improved. The other volunteering I do is with HOPE Inc. This program deals with the job and internship aspect of Coffee Oasis. I teach classes on effective communication, leadership, resumes cover letters, career goals, and job searches. HOPE Inc. also partners with local businesses for job internships, and ninety-percent of the youths

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    “Last Call at the Oasis”: Extra Credit Assignment Water. If we think of it almost everything depends on it. But, will we be left with enough? Watching the “Last Call at the Oasis” has really startled me and is urging me to do something about our water running out, fast! It is very thought provoking, informative piece of excellence. Some facts such as the ones about Las Vegas, the sources of water like Lake Mead losing so much water so rapidly, steak is taking up a lot of water, etc. were some things

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    from people throughout the years that they used to attend years ago but have not attended anywhere for a long time. Then they began to attend Oasis and their experience here allowed them to heal and regain their faith. That is the comment that excites me the most. And, to recognize that there are people who would say they had their “negative experience” at Oasis Church is one of the most painful things that I can think of. I went to a Laker game one night and saw a man holding a sign outside the arena

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    Introduction This semester I was enrolled in Education 2120 as well as 2130 which required a total of forty field hours at the placement site Oasis. I was hesitant going into the program as I was not quite sure what to expect. I was capable of acquiring the vast majority of my hours at Oasis; however, due to my work schedule and the hours of operation there I had to acquire the remaining few in an elementary school. I am thankful for my time spent this semester as it opened my eyes to what life in

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    Running, it was a thing Paisley Oasis Weaver had a distinct knack for. If she did not favor the card she had been dealt by the often cruel hands of life she would run. This could be taken in a metaphorical sense. Example would be as follows, Paisley had a very strict fifth grade teacher, Mr. Don Calvin. He could have fooled one as in thinking that he enjoyed loading his ten and eleven year old students with immense amounts of homework, possibly in hopes of breaking their backs(this however was

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