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Powered by - Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, the District, or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790, approved the creation of a capital district located along the Potomac River on the country's East Coast. As permitted by the U.S. Constitution, the District is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States Congress and is therefore not a part of any U.S. state.
The states of Maryland and Virginia each donated land to form the federal district, which included the preexisting settlements of Georgetown and Alexandria; however, Congress returned the Virginia portion in 1846. Named in honor of George Washington, the City of Washington was founded in 1791 to serve as the new national capital. Congress created a single municipal government for the whole District of Columbia after the American Civil War.
Washington, D.C., had an estimated population of 632,323 in 2012, the 24th most populous place in the United States. Commuters from the surrounding Maryland and Virginia suburbs raise the city's population to more than one million during the workweek. The Washington Metropolitan Area, of which the District is a part, has a population of 5.7 million, the seventh-largest metropolitan area in the country.
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District, including the Congress, President, and Supreme Court. Washington is home to many national monuments and museums, which are primarily situated on or around the National Mall. The city hosts 176 foreign embassies as well as the headquarters of many international organizations, trade unions, non-profit organizations, lobbying groups, and professional associations.
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Working to Improve Mobility in Washington D.C.
From electric scooters to pedal bikes, the team at Lime is working every day to improve smart personal mobility for everyone in our Nation's Capital.
Washington's Tidal Basin has a flooding problem
(4 Apr 2019) Washington's cherry blossom season has gone well this year, as warm spring weather has perfectly coincided with the blooming season that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors each spring.
But officials are claiming that Washington's iconic cherry blossom trees are under a looming threat that requires emergency action.
Decades of wear and tear from foot traffic, combined with rising sea levels and a deteriorating sea wall, have created a chronic flooding problem in the Tidal Basin--the manmade 107-acre reservoir that borders the Jefferson Memorial and is home to the highest concentration of cherry blossom trees.
Now the National Park Service, along with the Trust for the National Mall, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is launching a campaign to save the Tidal Basin.
In addition to rebuilding the battered sea wall and addressing the flooding problem, the groups seek to improve walkways and update security systems.
Twice a day at high tide, a large stretch of sidewalk next to the Jefferson Memorial is submerged by the rising waters.
During the heavy rains that routinely occur in Washington, the floodwaters completely overflow the sea wall in multiple locations and soak the tree roots.
Teresa Durkin, senior project director of the Trust for the National Mall, said the higher silt concentration of the floodwaters is shortening the lifespans of the hundreds of cherry blossom trees that ring the basin.
It's several and many factors all contributing to the failure right now but it's something that's happening now rather very urgently and we need to, we need to address it now, Durkin said.
Early estimates are that the rehabilitation project would require as much as $500 million, with organizers seeking a combination of government funding and private donations.
The organizations are partnering with American Express, which is funding the creation of the Tidal Basin Ideas Lab and inviting architectural and landscape design firms to submit proposals for replacing the sea wall and refurbishing and modernizing the entire area.
Sean Kennealy, the chief of professional services for the National Park Service's National Mall and Memorial Parks division, said the original 1880s design of the Tidal Basin simply wasn't equipped to handle the kinds of crowds and traffic the area now receives.
That traffic has only increased as more monuments have been added to the Tidal Basin area over the years.
Even without the worsening flooding problem, Kenneally said the entire network of sidewalks and pathways needs to be expanded to accommodate the modern visitor numbers.
This area just can't accommodate the millions of visitors that we have, Kennealy said.
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Driving Downtown - Montgomery - Alabama USA
Driving Downtown - Montgomery Alabama USA - Season 1 Episode 9.
Starting Point: Commerce St
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama and is the county seat of Montgomery County. Named for Richard Montgomery, it is located on the Alabama River, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 Census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764. It is the second-largest city in Alabama, after Birmingham, and the 103rd largest in the United States. The Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area had a 2010 estimated population of 374,536. It is the fourth-largest in the state and 136th among United States metropolitan areas.
The city was incorporated in 1819, as a merger of two towns situated along the Alabama River. It became the state capital in 1846, representing the shift of power to the south-central area with the growth of cotton as a commodity crop of the Black Belt and Mobile's rise as a mercantile port. In February 1861, Montgomery was selected as the first capital of the Confederate States of America, until the seat of government moved to Richmond, Virginia, in May of that year. During the mid-20th century, Montgomery was a major site of events in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, including the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Selma to Montgomery marches.
In addition to housing many Alabama government agencies, Montgomery has a large military presence due to Maxwell Air Force Base; public universities Alabama State University, Troy University (Montgomery campus), and Auburn University at Montgomery; private colleges/universities Faulkner University and Huntingdon College; high-tech manufacturing, including Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama; and cultural attractions such as the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.
Two ships of the United States Navy have been named after the city, including USS Montgomery (LCS-8).
Montgomery has won several national awards including being voted Best Historic City by USA Today, being named an All-America City in 2014 by the National Civic League, being named a Top City For Job Growth in 2014 by ziprecruiter.com, and being named the happiest city in Alabama. Montgomery has also been recognized nationally for its successful, and ongoing downtown revitalization and new urbanism projects with Montgomery having been one of the first cities in the nation to implement Smart Code Zoning.
Community Living for All: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision
On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living and Office for Civil Rights held a celebration of a historic victory for inclusion and community living at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center in Washington, DC (near Metro Center).
Guests heard about the importance of Olmstead from people with disabilities who shared some of their own experiences. The event also featured remarks from HHS leaders and national experts who discussed the impact of Olmstead for individuals with disabilities and the future of inclusive communities — including universal design, livable communities, and strategies for planning for and adapting to changing individual needs.
Bibliodiscotheque Symposium
Explore the history of disco music, dance and culture in this afternoon symposium that features appearances by Gloria Gaynor, Good Morning America host Robin Roberts, Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden, distinguished music scholars Martin Scherzinger and Alice Echols, photographer Bill Bernstein, and Yolanda Baker, the only disco ball maker in the United States. Library of Congress Bibliodiscotheque is presented in association with Brightest Young Things, The Recording Academy, Capital Pride and the District of Columbia Library Association. #LCDisco
150th Civil War Audio-Visual Program - Ranger Jason Martz (Lecture)
The National Park Service's Visual Information Specialist for the Northeast Region, Jason Martz, presents a informative talk and video on the efforts of the Park's social media team for the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
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Casanova: The Seduction of Europe Symposium
Welcome and Introductions—Eric M. Lee, director, Kimbell Art Museum and George T. M. Shackelford, deputy director, Kimbell Art Museum
Introducing Casanova: The Man and His World—C. D. Dickerson, head of sculpture and decorative arts, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
The Lust for Luxury—Thomas Michie, Russell B. and Andrée Beauchamp Stearns Senior Curator of Decorative Arts and Sculpture, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Dress and Undress—Pamela A. Parmal, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Canaletto and Tiepolo: An Odd Couple—Frederick Ilchman, Chair, Art of Europe, and Mrs. Russell W. Baker Curator of Paintings, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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00:01:36 1 Australia
00:06:10 1.1 New South Wales
00:06:57 1.2 Victoria
00:08:06 1.3 Queensland
00:09:36 2 Canada
00:12:08 2.1 Federal requirements
00:14:14 2.2 Provincial requirements for use
00:14:25 2.2.1 Alberta
00:15:45 2.2.2 British Columbia
00:17:07 2.2.3 Ontario
00:20:24 2.2.4 Manitoba
00:21:31 2.2.5 New Brunswick
00:25:35 2.2.6 Newfoundland
00:25:43 2.2.7 Nova Scotia
00:26:56 2.2.8 Prince Edward Island
00:27:12 2.2.9 Quebec
00:28:31 2.2.10 Saskatchewan
00:30:22 3 China (Mainland)
00:33:09 4 Europe
00:33:19 4.1 European Union definition
00:35:02 4.2 National requirements
00:35:12 4.2.1 Denmark
00:35:53 4.2.2 Finland
00:36:27 4.2.3 Norway
00:38:51 4.2.4 Sweden
00:39:26 4.2.5 Switzerland
00:40:00 4.2.6 Turkey
00:40:20 4.2.7 United Kingdom
00:41:48 5 Hong Kong
00:43:36 6 India
00:44:41 7 Israel
00:47:05 8 Japan
00:48:13 9 New Zealand
00:50:43 10 Philippines
00:51:19 11 Russian Federation
00:51:50 12 United States
00:52:00 12.1 Federal laws and regulations on sales
00:52:47 12.1.1 Defined
00:56:02 12.2 State requirements for use
00:56:41 12.2.1 Comparison of state rules and regulations
00:57:32 12.2.2 Alabama
00:58:04 12.2.3 Arizona
01:00:22 12.2.4 Arkansas
01:01:22 12.2.5 California
01:04:10 12.2.6 Colorado
01:05:21 12.2.7 Connecticut
01:06:26 12.2.8 District of Columbia
01:08:14 12.2.9 Florida
01:10:39 12.2.10 Georgia
01:12:14 12.2.11 Hawaii
01:14:14 12.2.12 Illinois
01:15:55 12.2.13 Indiana
01:16:11 12.2.14 Iowa
01:17:21 12.2.15 Kentucky
01:18:31 12.2.16 Louisiana
01:20:40 12.2.17 Maryland
01:22:45 12.2.18 Massachusetts
01:27:28 12.2.19 Michigan
01:28:46 12.2.20 Minnesota
01:36:38 12.2.21 Mississippi
01:37:47 12.2.22 Missouri
01:38:50 12.2.23 Montana
01:44:20 12.2.24 Nebraska
01:45:56 12.2.25 Nevada
01:47:03 12.2.26 New Jersey
01:49:00 12.2.27 New York
01:51:59 12.2.28 Ohio
01:53:29 12.2.29 Oklahoma
01:56:12 12.2.30 Oregon
01:57:33 12.2.31 Pennsylvania
02:01:23 12.2.32 Tennessee
02:04:52 12.2.33 Texas
02:06:47 12.2.34 Utah
02:09:34 12.2.35 Vermont
02:10:39 12.2.36 Virginia
02:12:02 12.2.37 Washington
02:15:03 13 See also
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Many countries have enacted electric vehicle laws to regulate the use of electric bicycles. Countries such as the United States and Canada have federal regulations governing the safety requirements and standards of manufacture. Other countries like the signatories of the European Union have agreed to wider-ranging legislation covering use and safety of their term EPAC (electric vehicles)
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Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville (/ˈɡriːnvɪl/; locally /ˈɡriːnvəl/) is the seat of Greenville County in upstate South Carolina, United States. The city's mayor is Knox White, who has served as the mayor of Greenville since December 1995. With a population of 61,397 as of 2013, it is the sixth largest municipality in the state. While having a small city population, its urban population was 400,492 as of 2010, making it the third largest urban area in South Carolina as well as the fastest growing. Greenville is the largest city in the Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The MSA had a population of 850,965 in 2013, making it the largest in South Carolina.
Greenville is the largest city in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area. According to GSA Business Market Facts, the CSA had a population of 1,438,550 as of 2013, putting it in the position of largest in the state. The CSA, a 10-county region of northwestern South Carolina, is known as The Upstate. Greenville is located approximately halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina along Interstate 85, and its metropolitan area also includes Interstates 185 and 385.
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Interview with Richard Egarr
Harpsichordist Richard Egarr discusses Baroque harpsichord repertoire and performance, as well as his work as a conductor, with the Library's Anne McLean. This interview was presented in conjunction with a performance by Egarr at the Library featuring works by Blow, Byrd, Purcell and Sweelinck.
Speaker Biography: Harpsichordist Richard Egarr is the director of the Academy of Ancient Music in London and an associate artist with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. He frequently appears as a guest conductor with the London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertebouw Orchestra, and the Handel and Haydn Society. As a solo harpsichordist he has performed at Wigmore Hall, Carnegie Hall and many other leading venues. His recordings with the Academy of Ancient Music have received Gramophone, MIDEM and Edison awards. He was organ scholar at Clare College Cambridge.
Speaker Biography: Anne McLean is a specialist in the music division of the Library of Congress.
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