The Lake House

Five thousand years have passed, almost two centuries before to the Romans build their first mud houses, meawhile Egyptians started making buildings so huge and complex they stay right up 'til the present time among the most great structures ever constructed. For a large number of years, without the advantage of PCs, cranes, trucks or power apparatuses, the Pharaohs' architects administered the development of perfect works of art whose scale, excellence still admires the brain. This is a…

previous surveys showing the current possession limits are okay, I think Minnesota should raise the panfish limit because some people rely on fish as a main source of food and income. Also, raising the limit would fix stunted sizes of panfish in many lakes across the state. Finally, raising the panfish limit would create a boost in the economy of the fishing industry. Despite the general census of Minnesota anglers who recreationally fish, there are also many who heavily rely on fishing as a…

The Brainerd lakes area is a beautiful tourist attraction in central Minnesota. Thousands of people come to the huge resorts and their elaborate lake houses every summer. Many people come to fish as well which is one of the main attractions to the place I grew up in. Zebra mussels have been invading some of the lakes in our area now which is alarming. They are most prominent in Gull Lake which is a very large tourist lake which has 12 resorts and 5 separate restaurants that are accessible by…

In two totalitarian societies, Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany, politics and the arts were prevalent. In both countries, a strict one-ruler government was formed in the 20th century. However, through these dictatorships, citizens in each country were able to connect to the history of dance. Dancing helped to entertain and also advanced political propaganda. While dance was famous in Russia under Lenin and Stalin, dance in Germany was not as revered as Russian ballet, especially during the time of…

others second, and myself last. I love volunteering at Feed My Starving Children. I have a passion and heart for volunteering and this is one of my favorite things to do. I actually went there for my first time with my Volunteer Club from College of Lake County. I learned the importance of being humble and helping causes such as child hunger. It taught me to value everything I have at home meaning a plate of food in my hands. Being thankful to God for everything he has given me. It empowered me…

AD, the Yueyang Tower has guarded the Northern gateway to the Hunan province, the point where the Yangtze River meets the Xiang River at Lake Dongting. The site, once a platform for the Wu Kingdom (222-250 AD) general Lu Su to train his naval troops1, offers a beautiful and strategic panoramic view of the surrounding area and a near bird’s eye view of the lake – one of China’s largest bodies of fresh water. The tower had already been through numerous reconstructions, most recently during the…

At home, Nina only sees more delusions. She sees Beth’s bloody face, she hears her drawings screaming at her, and even watches as her body transforms before her. She violently scratches at her skin. Suddenly, her skin develops goose bumps, her eyes turn red, and her knee joints fall back like that of a swan. Her mother is trying desperately to open the bedroom door to held her, but Nina slams the door, breaking her hand. Though her mom was only trying to help, Nina’s unstable mind causes her to…

In today’s society, the idea of becoming a mother at the young age of nineteen is a difficult thing to imagine. At this age, you're just beginning your young adult life, funds are sparse, and motherhood is a very big responsibility. The number of orphaned children throughout the world is astounding, the Amazima organization founded by Katie Davis has made great strides in diminishing the number or orphaned, uneducated children. Despite these odds, Katie Davis decided to take on the role of…

consisting of 20 percent DEET, IR3535, picaridin, or essential oil of the lemon eucalyptus is highly recommended (“Ghana”). With an area of 238,533 square kilometers, Ghana offers a diversity of natural attractions such as tropical beaches, waterfalls, and lakes with a captivating historical heritage, unique cultures, and intriguing wildlife in sixteen…

Battle of Tenochtitlán The Battle of Tenochtitlán took place in the city of Tenochtitlán from 26 May to 13 August 1521. It narrates how the Aztec Empire commanded by Moctezuma II fell to the Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés. Despite the numerous battles between the Spaniards and the Aztecs, the Aztecs were unable to defeat Hernán Cortés and his troops. The Spaniards weapon superiority, indigenous assistance and other key factors led to the downfall of the Aztec civilization. This episode…