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As a photographer, one of my favorite things to do is “birdwatching”. I really enjoy it and the different types of birds that I have seen was more than I thought existed. I figured since I am capturing them all on film that I would do a little research and learn about them. So, here…
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To understand their goals, we need to understand the times that they were being applied to. During the 30’s there was the Great Depression. A time economic loss, and massive unemployment. The Government needed to act to stabilize the losses and attempt to rebuild the economic infrastructure. The Great Society of the 60s was a…
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Eisenhower’s complex Presidency over changing times.
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Tony Bennett has been coach of the University of Virginia Men’s Basketball team since 2009. His hire at the time was viewed as an upgrade. His arrival was the hope the Virgina fans needed. His predecessors Jeff Jones (who led UVA to the elite 8 in 94), Pete Gillian (mediocre at best), and Dave Leitao…
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During the 30’s several ominous events were taking place around the world. In 1931 Japan began a period of expansion. (Foner) They would invade Manchuria, a province of China, and then 5 years later would invade China itself. (Foner) In Italy, Benito Mussolini had risen to power in a fascist movement. (Foner) He also would…
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Today, as many as 80% of all consumers capture photos with a digital camera or camcorder and some four in ten (40%) only use a digital camera or camcorder. This compares to almost half (45%) of consumers who use their smartphone to capture photos or video. A lot of this wouldn’t be possible if it…
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Tonto National Monument Is located in the Superstition Mountains, in Gila County, Arizona. During the 13th and 14th Centuries, the Salado cultures farmed out there in the San River Valley. The Salado were excellent craftsman and gardeners Like the Montezuma castle built in Sedona by the Sinegua people, Tonto was built on the side of…
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Chapel of the Holy Cross was built between 1954-1956. It was inspired and commissioned by a local Sculptor and Rancher named Marguerite Brunswig Staude. Staude was inspired to build the church after seeing the newly constructed Empire State Building in New York. When their attempt to have one built in Budapest, Hungary went south due…
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(By Walter Mosley 288 page) Legendary author Walter Mosley brings to us a new character and new mysteries. Mosley who authored several famous books like “Devil in a Blue Dress (which was made into a movie starring Denzel Washington), and the Emily Rawlins book series. In this story we are introduced to former NYPD detective…
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By James Patterson (375 Pages) James Patterson’d 18th entry into the Alex Cross reminds us that even great authors can get lazy, of that the ideas well can run a little dry. The story revolves around Alex Cross being brought in to investigate the kidnapping of the President’s two children (ring any bells?). Cross must…
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