The Turkey Creek Nature trail is a nice walking trail that curves around a creek, which means that if you’re willing, you can go swimming in the creek and see plenty of fish and even turtles. The walk is simple and not demanding, and you’re surrounded by tall trees and water, which makes for a nice combination. The Air Force Armament Museum is free to enter, and it has some truly interesting exhibits, including a historical weapons exhibit that features heavy machine guns from World War I to World War II. The inside of the museum has excellent information on the Air Force and the various missions that it has done.…
5. Substrate and aquarium live rock: You need to know which substrate is best for your fish tank. There are different kinds and if you get the incorrect kind, you might finish up slaughtering your fish. Live rock is also important; it acts both as a filter and a source of nourishment for the fish. Both substrate and live rock are an important part of you saltwater fish supplies for their classy value in the tank as well.…
As the second largest city in Indiana, Fort Wayne is widely known for its Hoosier hospitality and high quality of living. Recognized as an All-American City and a Most Livable City, the low cost of living is a definite draw. The history of Ft. Wayne actually dates back to the 1800's. The city was known as a crossroads by early settlers and Native Americans due to its strategic location.…
Did you know there are about 17,000 individual animals in the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium located in Omaha, Nebraska? This is America’s largest zoo, yet this is only one the 142 accredited zoos across America, this may seem like a lot, but America only has a handful of zoos compared to the 414 zoos located in Germany. One of the many positives that zoos and aquaria provide is there revenue and job opportunity. Just in America the annual zoo revenue averages at about $5,136,250,000 and they offer about 142,000 jobs (Statistic Brain Research Institution, 2015). The economic factors of the zoo are huge.…
Inside the Aquarium, by Viktor Suvorov, is a spy novel that tells the story of his personal rise and fall of being a GRU officer during the Cold War. Even though this novel is classified as a biography, not all of it should be assumed as true. Through analyzing how Suvorov portrays the adversaries, the allies, and the tradecraft in the novel, a deduction can be drawn to if this novel is a credible source of information. The first area to analyze to determine the credibility of Inside the Aquarium is how Viktor Suvorov portrays the adversaries through their militaries, societies, and intelligence organizations.…
There’s almost an endless amount of things to do in Detroit. I lead my family on a free, self-guided architecture tour. Detroit has lots to offer when it comes to uniquely designed buildings. Some stops on the tour included the Guardian Building and the Fisher Building, both landmark skyscrapers, and the iconic Renaissance Center, a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers. Another exquisite building is the Fox Theatre, which is often described as “Detroit’s crown jewel.”…
Introduction The New England Aquarium has been one of Boston’s most beloved and popular institutions, attracting a robust number visitors. Although they have garnered the support of a wide array of patrons, there is a struggle to attract communities of color. In this paper, an analysis of three central concepts will be assessed for the symbolic and political frames. Structural Frame The culture problem is staff members feel uncomfortable speaking with the adolescents in the summer internship program regarding their unprofessional dress and demeanor.…
There are many reasons an ever increasing number of people relocate to the greater Houston area. For one, more jobs are created in the area than anywhere in the country, with Houston adding two jobs for everyone lost during the last recession. It is also home to 26 Fortune 500 countries. Houston is known for having a medical center larger than downtown Dallas. The city is known for its thriving cultural and restaurant scene, and is home to six major professional sports teams, including the Astros in major league baseball, the Texans of the NFL, and the Rockets of the NFL.…
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and the San Antonio Botanical Garden are both botanical gardens. We have no standard zoos on our primary list. However, both the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch and SeaWorld San Antonio are attractions relating to animals. SeaWorld has the dubious distinction of standing out as the most expensive attraction on our…
Chicago Chicago, nicknamed the “Windy City” and “Second City”, is one of the most loved cities in the United States of America and now home to hundreds of thousands of people, making it the 3rd most populated city in the U.S.(“Wikipedia”). Chicago is called the “Windy City” because of the cold gusts of wind that blow from Lake Michigan, it’s called the “Second City” because that’s what it was often called during the battle with New York. Chicago is an adored location because it is a major city for finance, commerce, industry and telecommunications(“Wikipedia”). It is important for us to know about Chicago because so many people live there, we would be affected if something happened to it and because it’s a crucial piece of the United States.…
The Saint Louis Zoo The Saint Louis Zoo was voted second best zoo in the United States in a USA Today poll where they had the people who go to these zoos vote. The zoo is home to over 15,000 animals per their website. Many of them are rare and endangered species. They have some exhibits that they charge for but admission to the zoo is free.…
GlowFlow is an aquarium which has 4.5 litres of water for over __ species of marine life. For the complex to be monitored and organized, GlowFlow will have a total of 92 employees. Out of the 92 employees, 74 will be part time and 18 of them will be full time. The full time employees will include two marine biologists, two aquarists, one aquarium service technician, one manager along with two assistant managers. The marine biologists will have at least 4 years of experience therefore their salary will starting at $70 000.…
Check out Western Canal Ring. It houses some of the most poignant WWII history where Anne Frank and her family stayed hiding from the Nazis for more than two years. During their time in hiding, Anne Frank wrote a diary that would later become legendary and displayed for the world to see. If you want a more powerful museum that covers WWII history, then the Nieuwmarkt's Joods Historisch Museum will be an eye-opening experience. Visiting the Plantage neighborhood, the seafaring history of the city will become more…
A trip to the zoo is always enlightening as no matter how long ago it was we last visited we can always forget something about the animals that live this world with us. Going to the zoo can remind us that we are creatures just like these animals, but also remind us that we are so much more than just animals. Our lives on the surface seem so much more complex than the primates around us, however if we could take the time to observe the lives and the emotions of the animals around us then maybe we can learn who they are, and maybe who we are. The primate that I picked was a mongooses lemur, native to Madagascar.…
Saltwater aquariums can be quite exquisite, however, there is much to know before planning on setting up a saltwater aquarium in your home. There are many major factors that need to be taken into consideration before jumping into a long-term commitment with a saltwater aquarium of your own, such as tank size, decorations, and the different filtration systems, the many environmental factors that need to be monitored to guarantee a healthy habitat, the necessary lighting, the nitrogen cycle, and other biological aspects. Creating a saltwater habitat, can be hard work, and costly, however, the reward is worth it. The first thing to think about when creating a saltwater aquarium is the tank.…