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The “Roaring Twenties”, the “Jazz Age”, the decade that went from “Boom to Bust”, whatever you call it, the 1920s is known as a time of prosperity, optimism, and opportunity. At a glance the twenties could easily be considered the most influential decade in history. From the newly modified fashion trends and the developing music industry, to the life changing scientific and technological advancements, the 1920s was a time of constant change. Government rulings, like the 18th and 19th Amendments and

CANTONESE REGIONAL CUISINE (Chinese flag, 9 April 2015)

The Appalachian region is a beautiful, rugged terrain that has much to offer in the way of tourism. The area is home to many different types of wildlife attracting game hunters, fisherman, and wildlife enthusiasts. Some species include bass, trout, deer, bear, squirrel, and many other types of animals. The area is also known for its wild vegetation including May Root and Ginseng which are still used for medicinal purposes. The natural beauty and mystery of the mountainous area has been attracting

in their childhood. My mother’s family grew up on the verge of poverty. There were five kids when my mom was growing up in a three bedroom, one bath home, which was the original homestead from the 1890s. The only heat source they had was a wood burning stove. My grandfather farmed for a living, and all of his children were expected to help around the house. Their gender roles were pretty traditional. My grandfather worked to provide for his family, while my grandmother raised five children.

Efficiency & Renewable Energy). This means before technology was developed, the idea of hydropower was being used by the Greeks with the wheel. Not only did they use the wheel in the water to grind wheat, they used the wheel to power textile mills, to saw wood, and to manufacture plants (Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy). The Greeks were more than 2,000 years ago and they thought of using water for energy. Hydropower has been around for more than a couple millenniums, but it wasn’t until the

byproduct replaced charcoal as the primary fuel for iron furnaces to make steel. The burning of coal to generate electricity is a relative newcomer in the long history of this fossil fuel. It was in the 1880s when coal was first used to generate electricity for homes and factories. Long after homes were being lighted by electricity produced by coal, many of them continued to have furnaces for heating and some had stoves for cooking that were fueled by coal. (U.S. Department of Energy, 2014). Coal

Summer always started with a freezing splash into my small, above-ground pool that I practically begged my dad to get me. The month before school lets out, I always started to remind my dad about putting up our pool. It takes 18 hours to completely fill up with the freezing water from our well. In my opinion, while it’s still filling is the best time to swim. Cold and shallow! My mom never liked me swimming before it filled to the top because the pool sits on a concrete slab and if we slip or fall

Katherine stood at the edge of her yard, staring at the crashing waves just beyond. The salty wind brushed her face gently, inviting her to breathe deeply of its scents and calmness. Reaching a hand up, she plucked the pins from her hair, using her fingers to brush through the auburn curls. She hated wearing her hair up all the time; it made her head sore. To avoid attracting any undue attention, she put it up like the rest of the village women. To be considered modest. everything must be covered

Excitement and adrenaline ran through my body as I stood before the wide, white doors that lead into my grandparent’s house in a small farm town called Jose Maria Morelos in Durango, Mexico. It was a beautiful, sunny, December evening; warm enough to just wear a light sweatshirt, not like the December evenings in Minnesota where you need Eskimo attire to go outside. It has been a family tradition to go every winter break, leaving Minnesota behind in an avalanche of snow. Jose Maria Morelos, called

More than people realize, unless they really think about it; salons and spas have undergone major changes in the past few decades. Some of the changes that have taken place are really for the best and some well I would dare say depend on what frame of mind you are in and what you are looking to get out of your salon or spa experience. It just so happens that I was discussing this very topic with several family members, friends, who happen to be cosmetologists and estheticians as well as the gal who