03.30.09
Cedar Point
Next to Sandusky, Ohio is one of the eldest Amusements Park in the world. One that is known for its awesome roller coasters and fun atmosphere. Amusement Parks are very much part of the American Culture and Cedar Point is one of the longest running ones in operation.
Cedar Point amusement park looks as amazing from the air as it does from ground level. The amusement park is built at the far end of a peninsular which juts out into Lake Erie, next to the town of Sandusky, Ohio [which is 60 miles from and is where Marilyn Monroe’s character of Sugar in “Some Like it Hot” hailed from].
03.28.09
The General Sherman is the largest by volume tree in the world. The true rests and grows in the USA, to be a little more precise it is in the national park in California
“The General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park is the largest (by volume) tree in the world.
Computing the volume of a standing tree is the practical equivalent of calculating the volume of an irregular cone. For purposes of volume comparison, only the trunk of a giant sequoia is measured, including the restored volume of basal fire scars. Using these accepted standards and actual field measurements taken in 1975, the volume of the Sherman Tree was calculated to be slightly over 52.500 cubic feet (1486.6 meters).”
http://www.nps.gov/archive/seki/shrm_pic.htm
02.01.09
Barack Hussein Obama II
Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th president of the United States of America. President Obama received the title on Jan 20th 2009.
As we have had other presidents in the past, this would not usually be news, except that he is a minority.
I feel this reveals a majority of Americans no longer look at skin tone but character.
12.30.08
New Year
New Year’s Eve is celebrated throughout the USA. There are many tradions associated with New Years such as making changes in your life for the following year (new year’s resolution)
New Year’s Eve is much celebrated usually by events, parties, firework displays or a special clock in the city. It is also when you will see most champagne drunk in America. (as this is one event that is usually reserved for Champagne)
New Years Day is usually for some, some sort of special cusisine that would bring fortune and good health for the next year.
Christmas, December 25th
Christmas is celebrated on December the 25th in the USA. It is a holiday that is on the Calander also a bank holiday meaning the banks are closed that day. The day is usually celebrated by a majority of all Americans in some form or fashion.
Christmas day is usually that gathering of friends and family to feast. The holiday has a Christian origin due to the day representing the birth of Jesus Christ.
