The design of the Royal Canadian Mint by architect Gaboury Lussier Sigurdson with the Number Ten Architectural Group has an impressive architectural presence in the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba because of its impressive sculptural form that inspire from the past Egyptian architecture, the Pyramid of Djoser. It is located in 520 Lagimodiere Boulevard, assertively welcoming those who enter the city from the east. It stands out as an intriguing piece of architectural work because of the visual choices Gaboury has produced, deriving inspiration from the Egyptian pyramids combined with modernist architecture influence from French – Swiss designer Le Corbusier. There are various aspects that contributes to the Royal Canadian Mint being a compelling piece of architecture.…
sheets from over my head so I crawl out from under them. I turn to see if the ants gone and instead, I find that I can see my body, or should I say my exoskeleton. I again laugh at my stupidity. How could I not have noticed this before? I try not to panic because my doctor told me not to stress, it was causing my acne. The most odd feeling of happiness then came over me and I thought, wow, I do not have acne anymore. I miraculously come to accept my new state of being within minutes. I now am…
Please consider this my formal application for the position of Director of the Royal Canadian Mint. I am an internationally successful and digitally literate business leader and lawyer. I have been an officer, director, and advisor to private businesses and/or public companies in Canada, the United States, England, and Australia. I am a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors as well as the American Bar Association Business Section, Cyber Law and Governance Committees. I have the…
Cool Mints When eating a mint a cool sensation bursts through one's mouth, but is that mint really making their mouth cold, or is it just their mind playing tricks on them? This science fair project is questioning whether or not mints really make one's mouth cold. To test this the theory, the project will include a glass of lukewarm with mints added in every few minutes. How will adding mints in a glass of room temperature water affect the temperature of water? Why does it feel like mints cool…
During our many outings’ around Charlotte I have learned a lot about Charlotte and what it has to offer. Going to the Mint Museum by far has been my favorite outing because I have never been to an art museum before and it was very interesting to learn about the artist featured there and their artwork. One painting stood out the most to me during our time at the Mint Museum. I believe this painting depicts my journey through life and how my mom has been the backbone for my family and me. It…
For the research, one would naturally learn about mint itself. What is the difference between peppermint and spearmint? Peppermint is a low growing creeping plant that produces a strong scented aromatic oil. Whereas Spearmint grows more upright and does not produce an oil and has a different flavor. The website "http://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-mint/" states that mint is a fast growing plant that spreads. You must give it space or grow it in a pot. The plants like frost free climates and…
In this term project i will be using lime green as my color. The story that I am creating is about a mint lime honey candy is eaten by people (depends on how many page I draw). The person shows an expression with eyes popping and mainly the expression when eating mint flavors. The facial expression of the character is the main, and around might be an aura like include the flying hair or belongings of the character. I am thinking of initially doing a girl eating a mint candy at first. Then I…
Xlear Spry Power Peppermint Mints, 240-Count 548 4.6/5 $8.79 https://www.amazon.com/Xlear-Spry-Power-Peppermint-240-Count/dp/B0001VKLDY The next breath mint on the list is the Xlear Spry Power Peppermint Mints that include 240 breath mints and it is made with 100% xylitol, which is essential in forming a defense against dental cavities. It also leaves a fresh taste on your mouth and it fights dry mouth. Several dental products lists Xylitol as an ingredient and it is done due to a great reason.…
Product description for 1 oz. Royal Canadian Mint Gold Bar The utility of gold bars as an investment option that diversifies your portfolio, is both widely known and recognized. These one-ounce ingots are fashioned by the esteemed Royal Canadian Mint, known for their products’ quality feel and finish as well as their beautiful designs. The Royal Canadian Mint was set up in 1908, although it was known as the Ottawa Mint at the time, which originally started as the Canadian branch of the British…
Family is one of the most important factors in many people 's lives. The live of each person and their past shapes the life of the following descendants. Losing an important part of the past can change the lives of the future. Naomi Shihab Nye uses clear description of her great grandfather’s famous mint snowball and the history behind it to share the importance of family heritage and objects of a family member and what they bring to the future descendants. When Nye writes this story, she wants…