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Contextual Architecture In 2003 my family moved to a house in a newly built part of town in the neighborhood of Lamplight Village. Based on the Lamplight Village painting by Thomas Kinkade, it was beautiful. Not what you would expect from a Las Vegas home, but beautiful nonetheless. The facade of the two story home was light brown horizontal wood siding with big chocolate colored shutters, only for show of course. It had a spacious covered porch, a picturesque window seat and large leafy trees that lined the street every five feet or so. More than half the houses in the gated neighborhood had white picket fences and sprawling emerald lawns with landscaping that mirrored Thomas Kinkade’s paintings. Charming? Yes. Practical for Las Vegas? Absolutely not. And it began to show. The paintings by Thomas Kinkade, though beautiful, are not set in the desert scene, but rather in a lush green climate, perhaps the Northeast or Northwest portions of the United States. The fact that Lamplight Village and it’s siblings, Lamplight Estate, Lamplight Circle and Lamplight Glen, were built in Las Vegas in mirror image of a painting done in what looks to be Oregon shows the frequent issue of aesthetics over efficiency. Not even two years later, the picturesque siding and shutters had warped and discolored to the point of needing near constant repair. The severe lack of insulation made it freezing for the few weeks of winter and a near intolerable hot the remaining months. The manicured lawns…

Las Vegas is best known for their casinos, 24-hour bars/convenient stores and being the city that never sleeps. But for Las Vegas residents, it’s known as a kill zone for pedestrians Las Vegas ranked 15th of 34 major U.S. cities for pedestrian deaths with 2,500 walkers killed per 100,000 residents according to the National Highway Safety Administration in a LA Times article. I want you to understand who, what, and how we are all affected by this Las Vegas issues that is increasing rapidly. On a…

documentary, Paul Whiteman was the reason for how Swing started in 1924 when he instructed George Gershwin to write “Rhapsody in Blue”, “The first pieces of symphonic jazz… A style of music that would influence classical composers,” (00:05:52-00:06:21). Moreover, the film explained the great importance Louis Armstrong’s inspiration had towards the development of Swing music, such as, the way he utilized improvisation and the feel of swing in his music. Armstrong’s style reflected a mixture of…

Analysis of the H.D. Henderson Foundation The foundation I chose is the “A.D. Henderson Foundation –Opportunities for young children and nonprofits” http://www.hendersonfdn.org/ The A.D. Henderson Foundation was founded in 1959 by Alexander D. and Lucy E. Henderson, who reside in Broward County, Florida. Both are dedicated to improve the lives of children through education. The Henderson’s also sought to meet the constantly changing needs of our society. Through the Foundation, they strove to…

There are two major mining companies in Colorado. The Henderson Mine in Empire, Colorado and the Cresson Mine is located in Victor, Colorado. The Henderson Mine produced the mineral molybdenum. The Cripple Creek & Victor Mine produces the mineral gold. Cripple Creek & Victor mine is Colorado’s largest gold mine. The Henderson Mine was founded in 1976 and operated by Climax Molybdenum Company. It has produced 770 million pounds of molybdenum since opening. The mine annual revenue is unknown, but…

“You’ve read the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died. If you’re still in need; of something to read, here’s the story of Bonnie and Clyde.” This is the opening stanza from a poem written by Bonnie Parker herself, titled “The Trail’s End”. The story of Bonnie and Clyde is definitely one that was remembered, which is what they both wanted. They spent the majority of their young lives together on the run from the police. The impact they had on the world around them is one that lasted…

Top Rated Henderson, NV Nightlife: Best Restaurants and Bars Meta Description: Henderson, Nevada is so much more than a suburb of Las Vegas, and it has nightlife of its own, far away from the glittering strip you will find great restaurants and excellent bars. Meta Keywords: Henderson nightlife, Restaurants in Henderson, Bars in Henderson, Henderson Nevada Restaurants Henderson’s Top Restaurants and Bars Henderson is the second largest city in the state of Nevada, after its neighbor Las…

Rickey Henderson was one of the most notable Illinois-born baseball players that there will ever be. Rickey was born on Christmas, Dec. 25, 1958, but he spent most of his childhood in Oakland, California playing baseball and football. After battling for 4 long years in the minors, Rickey Henderson would get his shot in the Majors in 1979. (“Rickey Henderson, American Baseball Player”). Henderson was a wonderful running back in his 4 years of high school, ultimately he turned down offers from…

Broadacres Marketplace You may not be interested in outdoor swap meets when visiting Las Vegas, but then again, you may be from a place that doesn't have one. Or you may simply be here in Las Vegas for an extended vacation and want something to do besides what is offered on the Strip. Whatever the case may be, if you like swap meets and have the time, Broadacres Marketplace is the largest outdoor swap meet in the valley. In fact, to my knowledge it is the only one, but it is huge. I remember…

History of Famous Hoosiers There are many famous Hoosiers in Indiana. One of my favorite famous Hoosier would have to be Florence Henderson. The reason I choose Florence out of the other 50 was that she played in the Brady Bunch and that was my favorite TV show. I would say that Florence Henderson’s greatest accomplishment would be starting in the Brady Bunch or possible making her greatest hits. Florence Henderson played Carol Brady the mother in Brady Bunch. Florence Henderson embodies the…