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Living And Working In Milwaukee
Milwaukee might be famous for beer, but there’s actually a lot more to discover about this underrated gem. Influenced by German immigrants, as well as Irish, Polish and Italian folks, modern-day Milwaukee has retained a strong streak of European charm. There’s also a coastal vibe you might not expect here in the Midwest, with beaches, sailing and endless activities to enjoy on the water. Often overlooked as Chicago’s “little brother,” Milwaukee actually packs a ton of culture. The city boasts Summerfest–the “World’s Largest Music Festival”–tons of green space and one of the most important industries in the world. Milwaukee’s diverse ethnic heritage is celebrated with major ethnic festivals each summer,…
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Hope you all have lots of fun and get to spend time with your families! If you enjoyed this post don’t forget to like, follow, share and comment on how you spent your Thanksgiving and what you’re thankful for! Enjoyed this post? Then follow me on social media: Twitter Instagram Pinterest LinkedIn HubPages Email me on(guest posts welcome!): insomniacwithanaccent@gmail.com
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Fazlur Rahman Khan – A Genius Who Made Skyscrapers Real (Guest Post)
Top Facts To Get Acquainted With Fazlur Rahman Khan The man, who affected the Chicago skyline. He is called a genius, Einstein of the architecture and innovator. The man, who deserved admiration and recognition. Fazlur Rahman Khan was a gifted man, who made contemporary skyscrapers achievable. 1. Khan’s most powerful idea was the “Tube” Structural Designs. 2. Khan worked for prominent “Skidmore, Owings & Merill” architectural firm. 3. He projected a “Bundled Tube” design which was embodied in the Willis Tower, which until 1998 was the highest building worldwide. 4. At the Willis Tower lobby, there is a statue of Khan. 5. During the Bangladesh Liberation War, he took a…
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Happy 4th Of July!
Happy 4th to all the amazing Americans out there! Hope you have a great day!
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Learning About Kenya And The US
Shay-lon and I have been friends for a while now. She is from Ohio, USA and I live in Kenya and we thought it would be really fun if we made a post asking each other questions about Kenya/US and see what the other country is like. To check out her take on this click here. Questions From Me From Shay-lon: What’s your favorite American food? I like Italian dishes, and Mexican food. But if you mean “American”, I would say probably a hamburger! Like something about eating a hamburger with whatever toppings really makes me drool – I have tried so many different ones and they have been delicious.…
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Learning About Kenya And The US
Shay-lon and I have been friends for a while now. She is from Ohio, USA and I live in Kenya and we thought it would be really fun if we made a post asking each other questions about Kenya/US and see what the other country is like. To check out her take on this click here. Questions From Me From Shay-lon: What’s your favorite American food? I like Italian dishes, and Mexican food. But if you mean “American”, I would say probably a hamburger! Like something about eating a hamburger with whatever toppings really makes me drool – I have tried so many different ones and they have been delicious.…
