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Kentucky became a state in 1792 as the 15th state, also becoming the first U.S. state west of the Appalachian Mountains. Kentucky University’s colors are white and blue. Explorer Daniel Boone was one of Kentucky’s most important explorers and many immigrants followed the trail he traveled through the Cumberland Gap, also known as the Wilderness Road. Although it went with the Confederacy during the Civil War, the population was deeply divided, and many Kentucky residents fought for the North. Mostly known as an agricultural area into the 20th century, Kentucky is also a major U.S. coal producer and site of the U.S. military bases Fort Knox and Fort Campbell. It is also known as the home of the legendary Kentucky Derby horse race and bluegrass

The state of Maryland is located in the Eastern part of the United States. Maryland shares borders with Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia. Maryland became a state in 1788 and currently has 5.583 million people, with the capital being Annapolis. Fishing Industry, Life Sciences, and Manufacturing are major parts of Maryland’s economy. It is famous for great seafood. Maryland is a place for people to enjoy the outdoors with its beautiful landscapes, mountains, beaches, and countryside.

The University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) is a vast, state funded college in College Park, Maryland. The college was established in 1856 as Maryland Agricultural College. The five star started in 1989 on a 420 section of land grounds.

Connecticut is the southernmost state in the region of the United States known as New England. Connecticut is also often grouped along

Growing up in the city of Detroit then moving out to the Suburbs of West Bloomfield is a huge change. In Detroit I became accustomed to my environment. For the most part we were black. Racial issues didn't come up much because of this. While I understood racism and knew that Blacks were a minority throughout the country. I had never felt what it really felt like to be a minority.

I came into Norwalk Community College looking for a fresh start. I previously attended a 4 year university that became too much for me; attending school full-time, working 30 hours per week while trying to enjoy the college experience. At the cost of an “experience” I ended up failing most of my classes, putting my health at risk drowned by the tremendous amount of stress and just wanted to completely give up. Looking for a fresh start I decided to leave my University, and attend Norwalk Community College. Though this decision created self-doubt in the beginning, it soon came to my realization that it was the best decision I ever made. Immersed in an environment full of positive people, I was able to put my pieces back together.

The phrase “mad as a hatter” derives from a few places, one of them being the hat-shaping business of Danbury, Connecticut. The worker’s jobs were to shape hats, and they were being exposed to many toxic elements while doing so. “After years spent shaping hats, these workers began exhibiting signs of neurological damage—stumbling, slurred speech, and shaking that became known in the city of Danbury, Connecticut, once the hat-making capital of the world, as the Danbury Shakes’” (Belli 1). After many years being around toxic materials, hat-shapers in Danbury, Connecticut, started to have epileptic seizures, diarrhea, nervous system damage and more. This was because of all the mercury the hat-shapers were unknowingly ingesting or coming into contact

It wasn't Stony Brook's fault, they said and did all the right things. The media finally hopped on board, there were articles, ESPN love, and radio appearances. As much as a team tries to control the outside noise, it's never as easy as it sounds.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa has a population of 128,000 people. Of those people 48.7% of them are men and 51.3% of them are women. 88.1% of these people are above the poverty level and only 11.9% of them are below it.

George Mason was born on December 11, 1725 to Ann Thompson and George Mason. Mason grew up on a farm in Fairfax County,Virginia where he was neighbors with George Washington. Living near George Washington influenced Mason to have a keen interest in local affairs at an early age.When he was 10, Mason’s father died in a boating accident. He was then raised by his mother and his uncle, John Mercer. He ran for a seat in the Virginia House of Burgesses when he was 23, but lost the election. In 1750, George married 16-year-old Ann Eilbeck (“George, Mason”). Being the persistent person that he was, Mason ran for a seat in the House of Burgesses again in 1759, this time his efforts were successful. In 1773, Ann died while giving

Some people have also adopted the hybrid car trend, although many people think hybrid cars help the environment as well. Hybrid cars still uses some form of a gasoline when it is being used, thus creating carbon dioxide emissions. Whereas, the electric vehicle produces no emissions.

UC Berkeley is the number one public university in the USA as of September 2013 (Source 5). UC Berkeley has one of the most diverse campuses and fantastic academics as well as an amazing sports program with them being free to watch with the exception of football and men’s basketball (Source 1). UC Berkeley overall has a fantastic vibe and beautiful scenery.

Princeton University is a lively group of grant and discovering that stands in the country's administration and the administration of mankind. Sanctioned in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-most established school in the United States. Princeton is an autonomous, coeducational, nondenominational establishment that gives undergrad and graduate direction in the humanities, sociologies, common sciences and building.

Hybrids are deservingly known for their fuel economy, a 2016 Prius c can get up to 50 MPG (FuelEconomy.gov, US Department of Energy). They are also known for being kind to the environment: Toyota advertises the Prius c, as seen below, as an “everyday eco fun sized for the city” on their website (Toyota, toyota.com/priusc). In Kia’s Super Bowl LI commercial for their new hybrid crossover, the Niro, they use the tagline: “it’s hard to be an eco warrior, but it’s easy to drive like one.” Hybrid owners agree with this; they can be seen driving around with proud smiles on their faces, knowing that they are saving the earth. But they have likely done little research, because

The natural environment such as our main natural resource for fueling our vehicles, oil, has aided in the increased sales of the Toyota Prius. Since gas prices increased in 2008, a fuel efficient car such as the Prius is economically and environmentally friendly. Toyota created the hybrid that “combines a gas engine with an electric motor” using less gas than the usual sedan. (Kotler & Armstrong, Principles of Marketing, 2010)