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After an eight hour bus ride, it was finally time to get off of the bus and into the streets. The drive through Lincoln Tunnel was long and tedious and opens to a world of skyscrapers and billboards. The August heat hits you like a truck in an accident. One can remember the first time standing in New York City. The rainbow hues of flashing billboards and cameras shine into eyes as the excited screams of newcomers flood the ears making the city feel like home. The star- studded part of the city…

Less than 30 miles north of Chicago, Highland Park is a beautiful suburban city in Illinois. With an estimated population of 29,763, Highland Park is one of the many cities that lines Lake Michigan. Part of Lake County, Highland Park started from humble beginnings in 1869 with a population of 500 residents. Named for its naturally scenic surroundings and its position relative to Lake Michigan, Highland Park abounds with vegetation and provides residents and an impressive view overlooking Lake…

Neutral Bay sits on the water of the lower North Shore of Sydney. You can quickly get over the Harbour Bridge from the city, making the suburb high in demand for affluent young professionals, families, and retirees. It was once a bohemian village port for visiting international vessels, but is now home to the trendy and well-to-do crowd. Historic cottages, California bungalows, Federation sandstone houses, modern mansions, contemporary houses, low-level Art Deco apartments, and high-rise…

One of my favourite activities when exploring a new city, is hunting for the perfect view of the metropolitan center. With numerous skyscrapers gracing the skyline, and hugged between lake Michigan and Chicago River, Chicago boasts plenty of angles to capture the perfect photo. If you’re looking for spectacular views, add these 3 spots to your itinerary when you’re planning a trip to Chicago. Willis Tower You’ll be sure to find some epic views from America’s second tallest building. Not only…

The character I chose to introduce to you is Ben because he is the main character in the book. In the book, Ben goes through many changes and faces many obstacles and situations. Ben moved to Edenboro, Massachusetts from Tucson, Arizona four months before the book takes place and doesn’t like it there, but he slowly begins to think of Edenboro as his home. He finds animals very interesting. Ben is also a kind and friendly person because it states on page 175 to 176 that Ben screams at Frankie…

Jay Gatsby is the main character of the novel. He is a young man around the Nick’s age. He has tan skin and short hair. He is a son of a poor farmer in North Dakota. His real name is James Gatz. He is ambitious and determined to be successful. During World War I, as an officer, he met with Daisy and fell in love with her. After the war, he learned that Daisy got married and he got determined to win her back. Nick Carraway is the novel’s narrator. He is a young man around his 29s from…

Description & Diagnosis In March of 1902 Sir George Still held three lectures at the Royal College of Physicians in London titled the “Goulstonian lectures” on ‘some abnormal psychical conditions in children. This was the very first time attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was introduced. Attention-deficit hyperactivity categorization has changed many times throughout the years it has been noted as a brain disorder, behavioral disorder, and some professionals deny its existence.…

Description Celiac Disease is a chronic small bowel disease characterized as an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. People inherit this genetic variation from their parents. Gluten, the trigger for Celiac Disease, is a combination of proteins, found in wheat, barley, and rye, called prolamins. Most common are the promanlines called gliadins, glutenins, hordeins, and secalin which all contain proline and glutamine residues. These residues make gluten resistant…

In 1860s, because the fact of southern states wanted to remain the slavery stable while the North desired to abolish the slavery. Meanwhile Abraham Lincoln led the Union and fought with the Confederacy whose commander was Jefferson Davis. The goal of union was to protect the unity, but many armies were controlled by South, also they owned wide land. It seemed difficult for the Union troops to win the Confederacy drastically. Moreover, the strategy of Confederacy was only to defense, controlled…

Any one landing in New York City from the LaGuardia Airport, is going to find themselves at East Elmhurst. They will be greeted by single family homes who front lawns are decorated with green grass patches, it is quite the opposite image one would expect to see when landing in New York City. They might be taken aback when they realize they are seeing the Manhattan skyline at a distance from where they are standing, in East Elmhurst. While the skyline views are breathtaking, so is the…