Eight out of the top fifteen fastest growing U.S. cities last year were in Texas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Bureau released a report on the fastest growing cities for the year ending July 1, 2012 with the following five cities growing most rapidly in terms of percentage increase: 1) San Marcos, Texas; 2) Midland, Texas; 3) Cedar Park, Texas; 4) South Jordan, Utah; and 5) Clarksville, Tennessee. New York City, Houston, Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Austin were the five cities that added the most residents overall.
The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season begins on June 1. In order to be prepared, learn about hurricanes, obtain a list of 2013 hurricane names, find out about the categories of hurricane strength, and discover more about last year's Hurricane Sandy and its impact.
South Korea is a country infatuated with video games. It is a place where professional gamers earn six-figure contracts, date supermodels, and are treated as A-list celebrities. Cyber competitions are nationally televised and they fill-up stadiums. In this country, gaming is not just a hobby; it's a way of life. Learn all about the South Korean national obsession with computer gaming in this latest article from Ping Zhou.
Geothermal pools are unique and spectacular features which are home to a plethora of species found nowhere else in the world. In addition, geothermal pools provide a cornucopia of ecosystem goods and services such as energy, a source of hot water, health benefits, thermostable enzymes, tourism sites, and even concert venues. Learn all about geothermal pools and their importance in this brand-new article from Claire Weber.