Imagine a place where past and present meet, a place where there are many cultures and a myriad of things to do. El Paso, Texas is just that, a place where cultures don't clash, but, instead, mix. Although some might see El Paso as a ghost town filled with run-down building in the middle of nowhere, this city is replete with fun activities. El Paso presents a great escape, gives vast job opportunities to young people, and offers wonderfully affordable housing.
As a Los Angeles residence for almost five years, I had never properly explored the beautiful attractions that the city has to offer. However, there are so many interesting things that tourists and local people have talk about LACMA; so I decided to check it out over the weekend. "Hey,
Upon returning from his annual two-week vacation in early July of 2002, the treasurer of the Spring Valley Forest Products Corporation, a Mr. Fred Firr, found the firm's audited balance sheet as of June 30 on his desk. Close scrutiny of the company's financial condition as reported in this document suggested to Mr. Firr that the cash flow picture for the enterprise was deteriorating. In times gone by, the firm had been able to maintain sizeable cash balances in its bank of account, Tippecanoe Trust Company, during the major portion of the fiscal year, and had found only modest seasonal borrowings necessary. Recently, however, a lengthening of credit terms to customers necessitated by intense
The short story Mexico City from 1950 was written by Ray Bradbury. The original name for this story was The Window. It was later named Mexico City and Calling Mexico. All three names make sense considering what the story is about.
Analyse how Nineteen Eighty Four and Pleasantville imaginatively portray individuals who challenge the established values of their time.
Nassau County is a cosmopolitan society with different people from various demographical features. The most recent population census pegged the population at approximately 1,361,350 people (www.census.gov/quickfacts). Thus, it is safe to conclude that the population is slightly over 1.3 million people who have diverse cultural features or backgrounds. It is important to note that 76% of the total population is comprised of whites alone that are roughly 1,034,626 of the total population. The African American community has an approximate population of 12% that is 163,362 people. The Asian population is 7.6% that translates to 103,462 people (www.census.gov/quickfacts).
IRVING, Texas (AP) — One of the largest Muslim groups in Texas said Thursday that it does not fault police and school officials who handcuffed and suspended a 14-year-old Muslim boy after he brought a homemade clock to class that they mistook for a possible bomb.
Born 1833 in Taos, New Mexico Ouray would grow up to become the leader of the Uncompahgre band of the Ute tribe and known as a man of peace; According to oral history passed down by Ute elders, he was born on a gloriously clear night when a display of meteor showers came across the sky. The elders believed it was a sign; a message from above of good things to happen. Ouray’s mother was apart of the Uncompahgre Ute and his father Guera Murah was half Jicarilla Apache. Ouray grew up in Taos areal; spanish and english were the languages spoken, he would later learn the to speak the Ute and Apache languages. He spent his youth working for a mexican sheepherder and fighting the rival Kiowa and Sioux.
In the 1870’s, the Unassigned Lands in the part of the Oklahoma Territory that would become Norman, Oklahoma was a sight to behold. Just north of the North Canadian River, which is the main tributary of the Canadian River, which in turn is the largest tributary of the Arkansas River, Abner Ernest Norman led his federal surveying crew to what would develop into the town bearing his namesake. “Norman, a 23-year-old surveyor from Kentucky, was hired to oversee part of this project. Norman’s work crew set up camp near what is today the corner of Classen and Lindsey streets; it was there that the men, perhaps jokingly, carved a sign on an elm tree that read “Norman’s Camp,” in honor of their young boss.” (Mills)
The decade following the Second World War brought about a new sensation of the perfect housewife' and her duties at home. Men being drafted and shipped oversees during World War II had taken a lot of women out of the kitchen and put them into the workplace. This was the biggest movement thus yet of women changing roles in society and moving away from domestication. This movement was thwarted by returning soldiers, their moving back to the workplace, and the repositioning of women in the home. The baby boom followed the Second World War, furthering the encouragement of women to stay home and be the ideal mother and wife. Television greatly reflected this attitude. Sitcoms about the ideal family emerged left and right. Shows like
Norwich Connecticut is known as “The Rose of New England”. The city of Norwich, Connecticut was founded in 1659 when settlers from Old Saybrook, Connecticut purchased the land from the local Native American Mohegan Tribe. The area first supported farms and businesses. In the 19th century Norwich came to be known as a manufacturing city because of its many large mills. In 1694 residents built a public landing for easier trade at the head of the Thames River. Norwich manufactured textiles, armaments and specialty items. Norwich is located on three rivers: the Yantic, Shetucket and the Thames. Norwich is 28.06 square miles and primarily urban (97%) and
Sanctuary cities are considered to be havens for undocumented immigrants who have entered the United States for economic opportunities, to escape violence, or other various reasons. One of the first sanctuary cities in the country was Los Angeles, which along with the rest of Los Angeles County is home to roughly 814,000 undocumented immigrants as of 2013 (PPIC). Many of these undocumented immigrants have never committed a criminal act outside of the civil offence of entering the country without the proper immigration documents. While there may be flaws to sanctuary cities, Los Angeles’ status as a sanctuary city is vital to the protection of not only the undocumented immigrants living there but the rest of the community as well.
Ramona, California is a town with an environment that will make anyone feel welcome. With all of it’s character and livelihood Ramona should not be a site that is missed when one visits San Diego. After all, it is only a short 30 minute commute from the grungy city life to the beautiful, spacious town of
Los Angeles was the first product off the assembly line of American urban planning. Turned on in the late 19th century, the city-making machine was fueled by an immense immigration of people who sought to create a new type of city out of the previously quaint pueblo. They also strove to craft the first major city developed primarily by Americans and outside of European archetypes. As a result, Los Angles is not only incredibly diverse, but also nearly impossible to define. Since it is a product of the American machine, understanding the community of Los Angeles becomes vital to understanding the United States. But to fully comprehend the present Los Angeles, one must look at the process that created it. Specifically, Los Angeles was
We all know the big city that everyone loves to talk about and be a part of the experience of a lifetime which is Los Angeles, also known as L.A. It is one of the most known cities in California and around the world where people’s dreams come true. L.A. is best known for its beaches, entertainment, amusements, and the people around the city. It’s also known as “The City of Angels”, which is the spanish word for “Angeles”. It is the second most populous city in the United States after New York. I’ve always known L.A. as a big part of my life, being born in the city of luxury and fame. Growing up, I never knew how much of a big deal LA was until I was in high school. Being around so much popularity and seeing the opportunities that LA has brought to people was amazing to me. From the sports games, to the concerts, to the famous celebrities walking the red carpets brung so much excitement to me and I was glad to experience all of it.