Oak Ridge, Tennessee is historically known now as “The Secret City.” The location was one of three sites for the Manhattan Project back in the forties. Oak Ridge was created as the building site for the Y-12 Uranium Enrichment Facility. This facility was vital for research and development during war time. The employees at Y-12 […]
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I received some amusing reactions last month when I told my friends and family I’d gotten engaged: My mom, pawing madly at my left hand: “Where is your RING??” My best friend, wearing a puzzled frown: “I thought you said you weren’t going to do that. Aren’t you a feminist?” A coworker, jumping up and
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Californians utilize and dispose of a vast quantity of paper, plastic, and cardboard products daily. Practically every food item, beverage, appliance, toy, or electronic is coupled with some form of disposable material. For many, these disposable items ultimately end up being thrown into the trash. People take throwing garbage in the trash for granted. They
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The house sat midway up the street and stuck out like a sore thumb compared to the surrounding homes. White peeling paint adorning its exterior. Every spring, grass made a futile attempt to grow on a barren dirt lawn. Despite three generations of one family living under its roof, few found time to care for
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This is one of the last sights I laid eyes on at Hearst Castle. It is just one of a few indoor pools on the property, part of a series of pools connected by tunneled channel-like waterways. Standing there, marveling at the expert craftsmanship of the people who laid the millions of tiny tiles that
Many studies have shown how music makes people smarter, but did you know that supporting live local music has many more benefits than just increasing your brain power? Colorado Springs has a thriving music scene, and many burgeoning as well as seasoned musicians love getting out there to show off their talents in front of
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