Aspen

“Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself-and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined (Cass).” America has two diverse lives, her past and her future. Nevertheless, as they knit together, the tale matures showing their comparison. Once America is introduced, her character flourishes, and the storyline blossoms through numerous literary devices and deliberate themes. This book comes to life as the reader sees the…

The range and extent of contributions within multiple fields of art and design were endless when it comes to the legacy of Herbert Bayer. The ADC Hall of Fame recognizes Bayer’s achievements in this quote from their 1975 biography, “If Herbert Bayer had produced nothing after the age of 28, his accomplishments to that point alone would make him one of the great pioneers in visual communication” (http://adcglobal.org/hall-of-fame/herbert-bayer/). Although Bayer was most passionate about graphic…

America is in a major conflict on who she loves dearest, Maxon or Aspen. The song The Climb says, “Every step I’m taking. Every move I make feels lost with no direction. My faith is shaking, but I gotta keep trying”() resembles how every move she makes with both guys is unclear and seems to go in two directions. America…

the Selection came out, America refused to sign up because she did not want to be separated from her family and her first love. She fought to stay with Aspen and to change his mind about leaving her. America went against her ideals in the Selection when she became a part of it. At first, her plan was to stay at the palace (so she was away from Aspen), but as a few days went by, America realized that she missed her family and how her life was before the Selection took place. Maxon did not believe…

GAY SKI WEEK : TOP EVENTS FOR NEXT WINTER Don't miss out on the biggest and most exciting parties being held this winter. The long tradition of Gay Ski Week first began in Aspen in 1977. Today, there are almost 20 gay skiing and snowboarding events the world over. From Australia to the Aspens, gay ski events draw crowds ranging from hundreds to thousands of participants. From heated rendezvous in the pool to sintilizing drag queens at the club, these parties feature the best DJ's and will…

explore, climb the mountains, become absorbed into the scenery as if they were a part of it became evident. One thing was for sure, it was going to be one exhilarating trip. The itinerary for the next day was to drive through Glenwood Canyon to Aspen, Colorado. The drive through Glenwood Canyon was epic. The colors of the canyon wall were picture perfect. Red, oranges, yellows all perfectly placed with in the rock to stimulate the mind. The stream flowing through the canyon was a perfect…

compete for the opportunity to steal Prince Maxon Schreave’s heart and become the next Queen. When America is chosen to be one of the girls, she is not beatific about leaving her boyfriend, Aspen Leger. Soon after they break up because Aspen felt as though he could not give her what she deserves. To get away from Aspen and her whole situation, she decides to do the Selection after all. America is often known for being fiery, strong-willed, audacious, and stubborn. These qualities cause her to…

destabilized (Reintroduction of the Wolves). During this time period elk populations rose substantially which allowed for overgrazing of aspen and willow trees. This led to a decline in aspen trees, an increase in erosion and the degradation of the quality of soil in the areas affected by overgrazing. With the declining amount of aspen trees beaver populations, who relied on the aspen tree to create and maintain their colonies, began to decline. As a result of the loss of beaver’s fish and…

of Aspen has raised $44,826 in fees since the tax was put into place in May of 2012, according to a report by The Aspen Times”(E). This city in Colorado was able to make money from the tax and limit the usage of plastic bags in the area. What did they do with that money however? “The remainder of the money goes to a city administered fund which is used to pay for outreach, implementation and a waste reduction program which supplies free reusable bags”(E). This is a win-win situation in Aspen,…

with the theme of painting snowy aspen trees. To create this painting, I would have the children tape of vertical tape strips to mask of where they would like the aspen trees in their painting. Once the tape is in place, the children would proceed to paint the spaces that has not been covered by tape. Once they are happy with the composition and colors of the painting, the tape is then removed and the trees can be created by adding in black lines to create the aspen trees bark and knotty…