Sierra Mist

High in the Sierra Nevada mountains, there is Mono Lake, which is a large but secluded lake tucked away in a depression in the ground a few miles away from the nearest road. At first glance, it may seem like just another normal lake, but it is home to a bizarre, otherworldly landscape that was created when water from fresh water springs underneath the lake mixed with the lake’s salty, alkaline water, forming deposits of limestone. Near the south shore of Mono Lake, grotesque towers of rough,…

landslide, or a structural pop-up, the Poverty Hills present a unique problem in the geologic community. Located on the western-most edge of the Basin and Range Province in eastern California (Fig.1), and within the Owens Valley basin, flanked by the Sierra Nevada and Inyo/White mountain ranges to the west and east, respectively. The hills are of particular interest as they represent an unusual combination of lithologies, structures, and a geomorphology that is inconsistent for the basin. Using…

Blood Diamonds “Dig or Die” is a phrase often used when talking about our world 's most loved gem, the diamond. Many precious jewels are faceted with conflict. Blood diamonds, or conflict diamonds, are diamonds mined in war-torn countries by antigovernment groups (Blood Diamonds). These militias use the money to aid their cause. Wars fueled by these diamonds have taken over 3.7 million lives, in countries such as Zimbabwe, Angola, Congo and Liberia. Most people do not know what was sacrificed…

A Vacuum of Death Greg Campbell’s Blood Diamonds is a didactic narrative of the atrocities that have pursued throughout the Sierra Leone over the natural resource of diamonds. Campbell gives vivid detail into the realities behind the beauty of diamonds through the tales of smugglers, RUF victims, and his investigative research on this valued resource. This piece illuminates the key issues of exploitation and corruption that are carried out by smugglers and rebel fighters, and fueled by…

The Gilded Age, an era in American history filled with superficial success based off the constant grind of the working class, mass corruption, and an overall disregard for the living conditions of the common man. With industrialization booming, European immigration at a high, and an increase in urbanization, there was little concern over potential health and environmental hazards. Factories forced their workers to work long hours in unsafe conditions with few breaks and for little pay. Cities…

Story highlights Much of war wrongdoings trial of Charles Taylor focused on "Strife Diamonds" Conflict or "Blood" essential stones are unlawfully traded to hold confide in war-torn spaces Thousands in countries, for instance, Sierra Leone are used as slaves to think gems Group pulls out of structure to guarantee pearls don 't start from strife zones Much of the masses trial of past Liberian President Charles Taylor focused on the imagined by demanded "Battle Diamonds" in supporting…

amount of cases incidents that were rising weekly. Approximately 995 patients were confirmed, probable, or suspected of infection were not all able to be hospitalized because of the lack of hospital rooms that were available. The capacity in Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia hospitals only had a total of 610 beds combined for these types of patients. Data has been collected for analysis by many field teams to provide a better opportunity to understand the Ebola virus epidemic. It is more than…

The Marvel View or The Everest View Trek Imagine a stunning 360 degree view of world's tallest mountain peak of the world. Here you actually get that privilege! If you've got a sense of adventure, this is the ideal mountaineering tour for you. It’s for those who dream to view Mount Everest and be part of the the Sherpa culture. During this Everest view trek you pass through the Everest national park and pine forest, where Rhododendron flowers glow and you find diversity in wildlife. Spend a few…

Dr. Augustine Kposowa is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. Professor Kposowa grew up in Sierra Leone, West Africa, where English was the language taught at schools, from basic education to higher education levels. Kposowa received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the Saint Paul’s College in Liberia in 1977, he then got his Master of Arts in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati in 1986 and lastly he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy…

Zebulon Pike: Why was he Important to Colorado? Zebulon Pike had an immense effect on the outcome of Colorado’s history. He was the first white man to explore what is now Pikes Peak. He also fought in the War of 1812. Both of these events had a great impact on Colorado’s history. Zebulon Pike was born on January 5th, 1779 in Lamington, New Jersey. He had eight siblings and sadly, four of them died of tuberculosis. Pike had little education but he liked to read and write for fun. As a young…