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Things To Do In San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, also known as SLO and the “Happiest City in America”, is a small quiet California town tucked away on the west coast. It’s positive ambience and happy attitude is what brings many people to this self-assured city. Located in the middle of wine country, a halfway distance between Los Angeles and San Francisco, this town is one of the main places to visit in San Luis Obispo County. 10. Mission Plaza The Mission Plaza is the best place to start your

It happened quickly. One day, Lori and I were talking – dreaming – and we came to the conclusion that a house was in order. Now, this wouldn’t be an unrealistic aspiration for most people. But most people have money when they consider making such a purchase. I did have a string of good luck and had booked a bunch of commercials, but... A friend told us about a little development in Westlake Village. The suburbs. I had never heard of it. (I mean, I knew of suburbs, I just didn’t know of Westlake

Colorado is known for its beauty, breathtaking views, healthy living, active life-style, its mountains, and superior skiing resorts. Colorado has the highest elevation out of any state! Over 1,000 Rocky Mountain peaks reach over 10,000 feet high and 54 tower above 14,000 feet (America, 2017). Running along the easternmost side of the southern Rocky Mountains is the Front Range also known as the “home to the western tip of the Great Plains” (Tourism, 2017). With all the obvious picturesque reasons

In the paper, “Tree die- off in response to global change- type drought: mortality insights from a decade of plant water potential measurements” by Breshears et al. two different groups of Pinus edulis and Juniperus monosperma were studied for over 10 years during drought conditions. This study aimed to bridge the gap between the conclusion that trees die in drought conditions and the observations leading up to the death. Breshears et al. claim that the current research lacks “concurrent data on

matter of fact, it provides various species of animals, unique rock formations, plenty of hiking trails, the beautiful Joshua Tree itself, etc. It also provides solitude, silence, and captivating skies. This distinct desert land located in Southern California with an area of 1,234 mi², was officially named a national monument by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1936 and became a national park on October 31, 1994. The park received its name due to the fact that it is surrounded by these spiky trees

State Legislature, created the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), and its purpose was to construct the Colorado River aqueduct to supply water to Southern California. By 1931, voters issued another bond for $220 million that would start the construction of the aqueduct. By 1941 the aqueduct was completed stretching 242 miles from the Colorado River to its final holding reservoir near Riverside, California. The Colorado River Aqueduct consists of more than 90 miles of tunnels

California has always held a special place in my heart for many different reasons. I was born and raised in this state and although there has been many drawbacks to being Californian, it has always been a place of comfort for me. California has played a huge role when it comes to the person I am today and why I have such an open mind, love for different cultures, and my willingness to work hard for the so called “California Dream.” Being an open minded person is prompted by California and it’s many

In the novel, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the main character, Amir, redeems himself for his sins against his childhood friend, Hassan. He redeems himself by returning to Kabul to find Sohrab and getting beaten half to death by Assef. Amir has been hurting his entire life at the thought of what he did to Hassan. First, Amir couldn't stand up to Assef when Hassan really needed him. Later, when Amir saw Hassan getting assaulted, he was so uncomfortable with it, that he figured out a way to

Dichloropropene Use on California’s Strawberry Fields California is rich in history. The Golden State was a destination for gold seekers and is still the launching pad for many entrepreneurs. Californians have a special culture for innovation. It is no wonder that Californians are dreamers, go-getters adventurous people. The first gold rushers must have been incredibly ambitious, albeit loco, to cross the entire stretch of North America via covered wagon. It is this spirit of innovation, endless

Railroads have been an important part of America’s history. These railroads had a major role in the settlement of the West. The most important railroad in American history is the transcontinental railroad. The transcontinental railroad impacted western settlement by bringing in immigrants, aiding travel to the frontier, and changing people and the economy. The transcontinental railroad was built by two major companies, the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific. The Central Pacific company worked