Posted by valcristo on May 19, 2009
Ellis Island is located on the Hudson River in Manhattan. Immigrants would come from all over the World to America, just so they can escape to a better life and live the American Dream. Years have passed, and Ellis Island is merely a tourist attraction now. However, there are other means for immigrants to become […]
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Posted by valcristo on May 12, 2009
Blogs are taking over the internet. People are following their favorite blogs on their desktops, laptops, cell-phones, and other means. With thousands of possibilities for blog ideas, its possible for almost anyone to start one. However, there are right and wrong ways to do anything, and it is possible to make a blog incorrectly. There […]
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Posted by valcristo on May 5, 2009
Roosevelt’s New Deal was set on restoring the United States Economy. Today’s stimulus package presented by President Obama is planning something very similar. One major issue that both men present is the infrastructure of America, the roads, bridges, buildings, etc. New York City is beautiful at a distance, and by far my favorite city, […]
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Posted by valcristo on May 4, 2009
Imagine a beach. The sand is a smooth, bright tan. The dunes are perfectly shaped and the water is completely clear, to the point where you can see your feet. The fish are all of exotic shapes and sizes. Now revert back to New York City and your standing at the Hudson River, not as […]
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Posted by valcristo on April 24, 2009
There is a saying that goes, “the problem with common sense is, its not so common,” the same can be said about common curtsey. The word hero varies depending on the person who is using it. Hero is a personal word and the definition changes between each person. Superman can be a hero to people, […]
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Posted by valcristo on April 6, 2009
Under the busy streets of New York there are a series of tunnels, a labyrinth. This massive maze has some areas dimly lit and others are pitch-black. These are the famous New York City subway tunnels that extend all throughout the five boroughs of the massive city. Above ground there are a fleet of busses […]
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Posted by valcristo on April 2, 2009
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Posted by valcristo on March 26, 2009
Under the busy streets of New York there are a series of tunnels, a labyrinth. This massive maze has some areas dimly lit and others are pitch-black. These are the famous New York City subway tunnels that extend all throughout the five boroughs of the massive city. Above ground there are a fleet of busses […]
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Posted by valcristo on March 10, 2009
One of the most basic intuitions of mankind, to move faster than a crawl but slower than a run, is walking. This speed is completely unique to each pair of feet. The result, it gets one from point A to point B. For something that comes so naturally, literally without thinking. The destination can […]
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