La Vega is the third largest city of the Dominican Republic‚ located in the Cibao region in the north part of the country. Thanks to its location is also known as the heart of the Dominican Republic. Founded in 1494 by Christopher Columbus who built a smart fort meant to guard the route to the gold deposits of the region. It has an extension of 639.85 km2 and is one of the most important agricultural municipalities in the country. Historical districts are one of the most important landmarks in field
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Martin Amis uses exquisite imagery from the very beginning of his essay. The metal pictures he creates enable the reader to visualize the events of 9/11‚ and feel the same emotions as witnesses of those events. Amis also deepens the reader’s emotional experience by personifying America: “Until then America thought she was witnessing nothing more serious than the worst aviation disaster in history; now she had a sense of the fantastic vehemence raged against her.” By personifying America‚ Amis identifies
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facts of the case. Although the first news article ’Many Sporting Events Called Off or Postponed’ gave a full account of how the 9/11 attack created a ripple effect on the national sporting events‚ but I like the other non-fiction narrative ’Fear & Loathing in America’ better. For one‚ it is a combination of fact-based plots‚ story-oriented structures and authenticity-driven purpose‚ yet a thought-provoking literature. Besides‚ having compared both works‚ the narrative kept my attention most‚ because
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Product Branding Las Vegas Style Las Vegas is one of the nation’s favorite points of interest for vacationing. It’s a 24-hour/ 365 day a year city where anything is possible. With Las Vegas being a loved past-time and where dreams of striking it rich can came true‚ there is another side that no one bothers to mention‚ the reality side. Las Vegas has many attractions and more casinos than any other place in the world. They offer entertainment for the whole family‚ unique marriages‚ and most
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The short story that I enjoyed the most is the one titled Fear & Loathing in America. The short story was written by Hunter S Thompson. The short story is about the September 11 attacks on the twin towers and the Pentagon which were destroyed by passenger aeroplanes. I liked this story better because it is captivating‚ interesting and it kept me of the edge of my seat. The writer wrote about what happened on September the 11th 2001. The writer talks about how the crash on Tuesday happened and on
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Overview of Las Vegas & LVCVA Most people might not even think of Las Vegas as a “product”‚ or even they think of it as a brand. Places are included in the concept of product. Places could be cities‚ states‚ regions‚ or entire nations. Place marketing involves marketing strategies which contribute to create‚ maintain and change attitudes and behavior towards particular places. Behind the scenes‚ the image of Las Vegas is created and maintained by LVCVA‚ Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
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Words conveying an inevitable wrath escapable by no man or other form of creature litter the work of Hunter S. Thompson. In words and in action Thompson tethered links between sorrow‚ justice‚ and a need to demonstrate power and control. In Fear and Loathing in America (Thompson‚ n.d.) it is described how 9/11 left America feeling powerless‚ in the mist of all of it’s supposed power‚ and our resulting need for annihilation cloaked as justice. The author expresses a view of disbelief of the transpired
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Diversification Economy in Las Vegas “Las Vegas is lagging behind many cities in the recovery because we were in much worse shape than most cities‚” David Christianson‚ who is a TCA 449 professor in University of Nevada‚ Las Vegas who is a knowledgeable international tourism professor said so in my personal interview‚ “Since we are a mono economy‚ any kind of diversification would be helpful.” The dominating economy in Las Vegas are from gaming‚ tourism‚ convention and meeting‚ which then could
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“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas‚” it’s a common phrase usually used by young adults. However‚ what is this phrase really trying to communicate? Is this phrase telling us that Las Vegas is the city where you will have no responsibilities‚ where you don’t have to take back your actions? The place where you could go‚ escape and forget your worries? So the question is‚ can any other city‚ such as Miami become the next Las Vegas? Las Vegas‚ is a city full of attractions that brings all kinds of
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and setting. The book takes place mainly in Las Vegas‚ in 1971. It takes place in the deserts of Vegas during their journey from Los Angeles to Vegas. It also has places in Los Angeles such as the Beverly Hills Hotel during exposition or flashback sequences. 2. Main characters- Who are they? How are they involved? What do they look like? The main characters are Raoul Duke and his attorney‚ Dr. Gonzo. Raoul is a sports journalist that was sent to Vegas to cover the Mint 400 race. He is someone who
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