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- 341: Travelers Guide to Colorado
- ... farm or raise livestock. (Unless you raise Mountain goats) Although it is not good agriculturally, Colorado is a beautiful place to see. The recreation in Colorado is ideal for the outdoors (wo)man. The major sports end of the recreation has: football (Denver Broncos),basketball (Denver Nuggets), and baseball (Colorado Rockies). A popular sport stadium to visit is Mile High stadium, home of the Denver Broncos. Skiing is also a very ... of Colorado A. Colorado B. High elevation w/mountains C. Popular among 1. Skiers 2. Tourists 3. Out door enthusiasts II. Information A. Denver (capital) B. Attractions 1. ? 2. ? 3. ? C. Land III. Recreation A. Sports 1. Football (Denver Broncos) 2. Baseball (Colorado Rockies) 3. Basketball (Denver Nuggets) B. Skiing IV. Tourist attractions A. Skiing B. U.S. Mint C. Sport stadiums V. Products A. Farm B. Mineral C. Forestry VI ...
- 342: Distinctly Canadian
- ... hunting. Modern game laws and areas set aside for the protection of these animals have helped to save them (Canadian Encyclopaedia, 1988). Canada does not only equate beautiful animals, but Canada also includes, two nation sports; Ice Hockey, and Lacrosse. Again we see the influence of the Natives on Canadian items, by looking at Lacrosse. Lacrosse was invented by the natives of Canada, although it was much more violent then it ... in 1867 to govern the sport. Since then, lacrosse has, by reason of culture, tradition, and popularity, become the Canadian national game (Canadian Encyclopaedia, 1988). Then their is ice hockey, one of the most popular sports in whole wide world. Spectator may argue that beer is part of the game, but that is another essay topic. Hockey, game in which two opposing teams attempt to drive a puck through the goal ...
- 343: Old Madison Square Garden: Fond Recollections of a True Landmark
- ... establishment until 1968. When the need for a new location moved this building to it's present location above Pennsylvania station. As of now the new Madison Square Garden stands as the city's lone sports arena. It houses the New York Rangers and the New York Knicks. It is a superb arena in terms of technological advancement. They can change the ice to a wood floor for Basketball within 4 hours. This arena seats almost 25 thousand people. This is the home of many great events besides sports (Lachetta 42). It's still the home of "the greatest show on earth" the name circus along with concerts of every artist from Kenny G to Dave Matthews. It's a great convenient location from ...
- 344: Ancient Greece
- ... spin and weave from their mothers . The children did not have pencils , they used a stylus and a wax covered wooden tablet . Pebbles or an abacus was used to help with math . Boys participated in sports to honor the gods to help them prepare for the military . They played games such as knucklebones , which is similar to jacks and played music on a lyre , cymbals or kitharas , which was a harplike ... during the day . At the age of seven boys trained to be soldiers . They learned how to use spears , swords and to help them become stronger they lived in all kinds of weather . They used sports to help them become better soldiers .If a man was married he would have to stay in the military for another ten years . Then he was free to live with his family . Spartan women had ...
- 345: Italy
- ... In the north, flat, ribbon-shaped pastas served with cream sauces are most popular. In the south, macaroni served with tomato-based sauces is the favorite type of pasta. Italians enjoy a wide variety of sports. Soccer is the most popular sport in Italy. Every major city has a professional soccer team. But soccer is not just a spectator sport- on weekends Italy's parks are filled with children and adults playing the game. Basketball is also very popular, and some cities have more than one professional basketball team. Other popular sports include fishing, hunting, cycling, roller skating, and baseball. Major Religions About 95 percent of the population in Italy is Roman Catholic. Most religious ceremonies such as baptisms, weddings and funeral services are held in church ...
- 346: Austria
- ... elegant foods and many exquisite desserts. Beer or wine is usually served with meals. Austrians love the outdoors, and the many different physical features of Austria allow the people to enjoy many different types of sports. In winter Austrians enjoy ice skating, skiing, tobogganing, bobsledding, ice hockey, ski jumping, and curling, a game in which the players slide heavy stones along the ice toward a circular target. Summer sports include boating, fishing, hiking, mountain climbing, swimming, and water skiing. The people also enjoy biking, camping, picnics, and soccer. Vegetation and Animal Life Deciduous trees, including beech, birch, and oak, are very populated in the ...
- 347: A Public Relations Proposal For The American Egg Board
- ... and female consumers aged 18 - 34. According to the Lifestyle Market Analyst, male and female singles of this age bracket are ranked one of the highest among the U.S. population to be involved in sports, fitness and health. The individuals in this group are concerned with improving themselves, interested in new technology (i.e., the Internet), and own and operate a personal computer. They travel frequently on business, spend considerable amount of time participation in outdoor sports, and enjoy gourmet cooking/fine foods. In comparison to men, the women are slightly more interested in improving their health, dieting and natural foods. Both the male and female audiences are technologically and media savvy ...
- 348: A Separate Peace: Finny - How Things Change
- ... are five feet nine when you are really five feet eight and a half"; "Always say some prayers at night because it might turn out that there is a god"; and "You always win at sports." The latter of the three was amazing because to Finny all you had to do was play to win at a sport. Unfortunately, this all added up to a point where jealousy overcame Gene and ... the limb." Finny fell and shattered his leg. Gene became overwhelmed by sorrow because he had caused his best friend to shatter his leg. The most athletic person in the school could no longer play sports. Gene eventually got up the nerve to go to Finny and tell him the truth about causing the fall. However when he got to him it was Finny who apologized, saying, "I'm sorry about ...
- 349: Fahrenheit 451: A Depleting Society
- ... dunce cap every time you do something wrong. Unlike before, students have more freedom of classes and electives to choose from. In Fahrenheit 451 the students were taught basically nothing. Classes watched TV and played sports all day long. An hour of TV class, and hour of basketball or baseball or running, another hour of transcription history or painting pictures or more sports, but do you know, we never ask questions, or at least most don't; they just run the answers at you, bing, bing, bing, and us sitting there for four more hours of film teacher ...
- 350: Australia
- ... each in May and in September, and six weeks from Christmas to February. Religion Seventy-five percent of the people are Christian, one percent each are Muslim and Buddhist, and half a percent are Jewish. Sports Sports are an integral part of the life in Australia. In the year 2000 Sydney will host the summer Olympic games. Both professional and amateur versions of Rugby football are played. Rugby, though is not as ...
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