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Cicely Tutson An Analysis of Europe in the year 2062 Five decades from now, in the year 2062 Europe will look and feel completely different. Europe 's racial and ethnic demographics will likely have drastically changed, which will have an impact on the political structure, language, and the economy. Other aspects of the European cultural realm such as the growth of the European Union, environmental issues, and technology will all see a dramatic shift in the coming decades. The biggest and…

The Forgotten Town: Skamokawa After a busy week at work, a person would be more than willing to take a break from the hectic city life and go enjoy a weekend with their family somewhere quiet, but where could they go on such short notice and that wouldn't be too expensive for them? The perfect answer would be Skamokawa, WA. Even though not a lot of people heard about this town, it is still a great place to visit with ones family because Skamokawa seems like it is frozen in time with great…

William Pollard, physicist and Episcopal priest, once said, “Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.” The Iron Range has been a prosperous industry for decades, until recently, when there was a large downturn in the mining industry resulting from various factors. The only way to get the Iron Range economy back up to par is through great change in the area,…

Energy drinks are composed mainly on caffeine. Caffeine is what gives you the long lasting rush of energy, but aside from caffeine there are a lot more chemicals and ingredients that go in the mixture to create the energy drink or shot. Different brands use different quantities of each product but the five most common ingredients found by researchers where the following: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Caffeine, Vitamin B3, and Taurine. They are in order of largest percentage found per serving.…

person in this world is different and people find happiness in many different things. One person may be perfectly happy reading books all the time, but on the other hand, one person may find happiness in more thrilling things like skydiving or mountain biking. Many people find happiness in working hard to excel at a sport they love, while others are just as happy being lazy and playing video games. Whatever it is a person does to find joy and happiness, they will continue to do those things.…

Inner Boston Harbor's Thompson Island is a gem of an easy access spot if you're looking for fishing the flats for striped bass or deeper and structured-waters on the same plus bluefish. Access is good: kayak fishermen can use the little-more-than-a-mile-from-the-island hand-carry at City Point, ditto the ramp at Malibu Beach, Neponset for powerboaters with trailers with four-wheel drive. In addition to flats fishing on the island's back side, Thompson holds within its contours two tidal…

the same as taking 7.5 million cars off the road. That would be a huge beneficial impact on the environment if we could get everyone to change their light bulbs. Another small but beneficial thing that people can do is to drive less, walking and biking is always an option but if people need to use cars then you should always make sure that your car is running efficiently. For example keeping your tire properly inflated can improve gas mileage by more than 3…

Vitalizing the Town of Wingate Wingate is a small railroad town in North Carolina with a population of around 4,000 people. The people here are held together mainly by the social fabric of Wingate’s University, a college lodged directly in the town’s center. Instead of having a lively downtown area for the college’s students to roam and hang out, there is an only a large highway, highway 74, that runs right through the middle of campus. Bringing in commuters from small towns along the…

Organization REI Company Overview Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the nation’s largest consumer cooperative was founded in 1938 by climbers looking for quality outdoor gear. Since then, it has grown from being a supply store for mountain climbers to providing a range of gear for outdoor enthusiasts. REI has always been about the joy of outdoor activities for people of all abilities and ages. REI has gained a well-earned reputation for providing great customer service, plus initiatives to…

The city rests in a valley of rugged mountains like the heart inside some ancient skeleton. Each evening iron-rich rocks conspire with the setting sun to beat a pulse so elemental that it transcends time. My wife and I moved here from Washington, DC. Work made our decision, but we embraced it, imbued with manifest destiny of the 21st century: the west’s fertile farmland re-formed in technology hubs, then and now ideal places for someone willing to work hard for the opportunity to succeed. Our…