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    and photograph potential places for inclusion in the national park system as part of the back-to-nature movement to preserve wilderness and conservation of natural resources (see Cahn & Ketchum, 1981; Dilsaver & Tweed, 2009; Nicholas, Bapis, & Harvey, 2003). In the years leading up to World War I, the national parks also were used as part of propaganda to build patriotism. “Government officials placed articles about the national parks in leading magazines, including the National Geographic and the

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    their habitat partially due to new factors brought on by humans. Fred Van Dyke argues, “Today, as global climate change is reducing available arctic sea ice and contributing to reductions in wild polar bear populations, such as captive individuals in zoos may yet become a valuable resource in conservation for someday helping decimated wild polar bear populations recover from the current reductions they are now experiencing.” Dyke points out in Conservation Biology: Foundations, Concepts, Applications

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    Upon graduation from high school, she attended Pittsburgh Playhouse, the performing arts center of Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts. Flagg was a famous actress and comedian staring in many hit TV sitcoms such as The New Dick Van Dyke Show, and Five Easy Pieces (citation). She also went to play supporting roles in feature-films such as Rabbit Test, and Grease in 1978. Although she was a talented actor, she

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    Edward Weston was born on March 24, 1886, in Highland Park, Illinois. He was an American Photographer; living and taking pictures in Chicago for the majority of his young life. At the age of 16, Weston was given his first camera, a Kodak Bulls-Eye number two, by his father. Weston furthered his school career at Illinois College of Photography in Effington, Illinois then later moved to California in the year 1906. Weston had four children with his first wife, Flora Chandler: Edward Chandler Weston

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    By accepting the role as a police official, you have to use discretion. Discretion is defined as the availability of a choice of options or actions one can take in a situation. Discretion involves making a judgement and a decision to your best ability. Police discretion is exercised by performing the following actions: arresting; stop, question, or frisk; the use of physical and or deadly force; the documentation of traffic summons; investigating a crime; reporting a crime; and using certain enforcement

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    Edward Weston was born March 24th, 1886, he was from Highland Park Illinois. He is known as a major photographer from the early to mid 20th century. His style of carefully composed and thought out images, focused on sharp details of natural forms, landscapes and nudes. Edward Weston was a complex man. Often portrayed as a philanderer, a consummate Don Juan with a camera, he was much deeper and caring: a respectful son, a caring brother, a loving husband. A doting, proud, and engaging father, the

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    Native American architecture varies greatly from region to region throughout North America, and was influenced by factors such as climate, kind of community, and the natural environment. Whereas some buildings were designed and constructed for specified functions, others, such as Anasazi great houses, were massive multi-purpose structures. Because great houses from Chaco Canyon are so well preserved, it is possible to have a decent understanding of the structure of Anasazi architecture for analysis

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    Planning your Caribbean honeymoon shouldn't be as complex as planning your wedding... Right! But with so many enticing options, where do you start? Well, start here of course and let me help you discover the best of the best honeymoon destinations. Certainly you're looking for a romantic adventure where you'll experience many "first time" events together and every couple wants something a little different. I had a fabulous Caribbean honeymoon and have taken some great trips in my lifetime. Check

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    Never forget: Grosvenor Square vs. Since 9/11 Today I am going to investigate into the two memorials dedicated to the people who lost their lives on the 9/11, focusing especially on a comparison between them. I will begin by discussing the background behind the memorials and meaning. Further, my focus will be on their importance and locations, the notion of public memory, critics and relatives opinions, hoping this will provide us with a clear perception of 9/11 and the concept of memory and trauma

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    CITE PHOTOS??? FROM BOOK EVEN With both art and nature driving and having an enormous influence throughout American society, Ansel Adams preserves the beauty of natural parks by capturing the mood and atmosphere for the public. His role as an enviourentalist as well as photographer has allowed him to represent nature through a non-materialistic, indefinable mystique. Similar to Adams, The Hunt institute concentrations focuses on the characteristics of botany history while providing research and

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