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    Thera‚ the volcanic caldera in Greece that violently erupted 3500 years ago spawning the myth of Atlantis‚ and wiping out most of the Minoan civilization‚ is deforming. Scientists suggest that this caldera‚ a crater-like volcano that has collapsed in the past‚ may erupt again‚ making the people of the island vulnerable. The deformation could cause many disasters such as tsunamis‚ earthquakes‚ and obviously eruptions. Scientists argue whether the volcanic caldera unrest is actually a threat to the

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    parenting style. Power assertive parenting style is basically viewed as punishing a child. When using the power assertive style a child who does something bad will have something done badly to them. An example of this would be if you broke your mother’s vase while throwing around a super ball. If your mother were using a power assertive approach she might spank or ground you. However it doesn’t always have to be actions. Power assertive also covers the threat of action‚ for example your mother might no

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     These whales can weigh up to 3‚500 pounds. These whales have also developed a special kind of hearing called echolocation‚ which helps it to find blowholes under the sheet of ice in the Arctic. Most beluga whales live on a diet of fish‚ crustaceans‚ squid‚ octopus‚ crabs‚ sand worms‚ and other small prey. They consume on average‚

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    of power. The Snake Goddess is a sign of power because she has a form-fitting outfit that exposed her breasts and a flounced skirt with many layers that covered her feet. She is holding two snakes tightly in each arm. Some researchers claimed that Minoans worshipped the Snake Goddess as “Mother Goddess”. In Aegean culture they believed snakes were good and that they showed a sign of water. This also indicated fertility‚ health and wealth. She also had a panther on top of her head‚ which shows that

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    History of Interior Design Credit for the birth of interior design is most often given to the Ancient Egyptians‚ who decorated their humble mud huts with simple furniture enhanced by animal skins or textiles‚ as well as murals‚ sculptures‚ and painted vases. Beautiful gold ornaments found in Egyptian tombs (such as that of King Tutankhamen) revealed the importance of more lavish decoration for wealthier and powerful Egyptians. The Roman and Greek civilizations built upon the Egyptian art of interior

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    UNLESS I can’t advise him _____________________________________________ information about the situation 3. Paola’s father made her sing. SING Paola ______________________________________________ her father. 4. “You broke my vase‚ Josh‚” said his mother angrily. ACCUSED Josh’s mother

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    What did the Ancient Greeks do for us? The Ancient Greeks were from the land we still know today as Greece and came from the cultures of two ancient societies the Minoans and the Mycenaeans who started on an island called Crete. Some of the ways Ancient Greeks have influenced us is with Language‚ Medicine‚ Sporting events and Astronomy. The Ancient Greeks have influenced the English language greatly from not only the alphabet but also a major proportion of its vocabulary. Their direction

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    Art of ancient Greece My report is on ancient Greek art mainly sculptures and vase art I will also be writing about a day in the life of a Greek artist. Artists in ancient Greece varied from designing coins‚ mosaics‚ gem engravings‚ architecture‚ pottery and sculptures. I’m also going to talk about what tools the sculptors used and the various methods used to make pottery and vases. The second part of my report will be about a day in the life of a Greek artist for example how they were treated

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    and a movie. After the Mr. and Mrs. had gotten ready for the date‚ the old car is brought around front by Henry and Elisa gets in. Awhile up the road‚ Elisa sees that the chrysanthemums that had been given to the tinker earlier in a brand new vase. The vase was not seen from the passenger side of the car‚ but the chrysanthemums Elisa had given the tinker for the old woman up the street‚ had been discarded as an afterthought by the tinker. It was then that Mrs. Allen requested wine with dinner‚ and

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    Knives‚ spoons‚ forks. Bath * Towels * Liquid soap dispenser * Soap Dishes Art and Wall Decor * Buddha showpieces * Photo frames * incense sticks holder Decorative and Accessories * Flowers * vases * Poly pots * Nero pots Home Decor * Cushions * Bed covers Production Places

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