Ventura Boulevard

Mapping Live Fuel Moisture: A regression method using standardized MODIS satellite data Nikolaos J. Hatzopoulos1, Seung Hee Kim1, Menas Kafatos1, Son V. Nghiem2, Boksoon Myoung3 1Chapman University, CEESMO, Orange, CA, United States 2Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, United States, 3APEC Climate Center, Busan, South Korea Abstract Live Fuel Moisture (LFM) is a dryness measure used by fire departments to determine the level of dryness from the current

During this election cycle, America witnessed a plethora of pantsuits. Ranging from teal to lilac, speech after speech, debate after debate, Hillary Clinton––the Democratic Presidential Candidate––painted a picture of professionalism and composure in her pantsuit. After the primaries, her poise only seemed to double, not of her own accord, but because of her opponent’s (intentional or unintentional, who knows) attitude and mannerisms. In a situation like this, one would think that most American

The crowd cheered, pumped by his inspiring speech, ready to build that wall. However, they could not leave, they had to see the moment which would surely go down in history books for tens of thousands of years. Grand Judge Arnold Schwarzenegger approached Donald Trump, Scepter of Destruction in hand. The Scepter of Destruction was the ultimate weapon of America Land. The Scepter of Destruction was about five feet long, and studded in gold, jewels and other valuables. The rod was made of solid gold

The True Meaning of Patriotism As Jesse Ventura the former governor of Minnesota would say, "Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their patriotism through their actions by their choice." That being said, what should patriotism mean to us, and what should we do to be patriotic? Patriotism means to respect your founding fathers and constrain the ideas they put forth to us which are life, liberty, and the pursuit

Movie Industry/Hollywood Hollywoodland, known as the most recognizable film industry in the world from the 1920’s to now, slowly went from black and white silent movies to colorful motion pictures in the screens. This lead to a major production of movies along the road and introduction to big world famous stars that helped with the expansion of the entertainment business. Hollywood became an overnight success during the 1920’s by making improvements in the film and motion picture industry. Some

place on the Sunday after Thanksgiving and is scheduled on November 26, 2015. Apart from its participants, the parade follows a 3.5-mile route along Sunset Boulevard, featuring top celebrities, politicians and prominent personalities from the United States and across the world. Family Event Millions of people have been flocking to Hollywood Boulevard every year since 1928 to come and celebrate entertainment capital during the Hollywood Christmas Parade. With top celebrities in attendance, this event

Sunset Boulevard Billy Wilder’s 1950 movie Sunset Boulevard, is a drama packed with many Implicit ideas and images presented throughout the movie. The setting takes place near Hollywood, California early 1950’s, while the plot duration takes place only a few short months from when Joe Gillis played by William Holden meets Norma Desmond played by Gloria Swanson to when the tragic climatic scene at the end. Within the movie the director of photography is shown when Norma is at Paramount studios and

achievement, but an individual recognized for his/her reputation created by the media. The phase of stardom is slippery, and media may choose to represent celebrities varying from exaggerated admiration to mockery. The three texts chosen, movie "Sunset Boulevard", feature article "Over the Hilton" and television show "Celebrity Uncensored Six" are texts presenting different perception of celebrities than their usual images - either corrupted by the encircling media, overloads oneself with self-indulgence

produced in 1990 and directed by Garry Marshall. It is set in the Hollywood hills and the rough Hollywood Boulevard. Richard Gere and Julia Roberts play the two main characters, Vivien Ward and Edward Lewis. Edward is a wealthy man who is respected and admired by others. Whereas Vivien is a lot poorer. Her only way of earning money is by her job as a prostitute in Hollywood Boulevard. In the film the music is very important. At the beginning it is set at a party. It is Edward's

Billy Wilder's famous and well known film called Sunset Boulevard is a masterpiece for the ages. Even though it is in black and white, don't think it isn't good. This film has so many twist and turns, the audience doesn't know what's going to happen next (even though you know the Writer in the movie is going to die because of the flash back). I thought the movie was interesting with the beginning of the film when they start out with the dead man floating motionless in the pool as police officers