London, England. By: Evan Towle Date: 9/11/12. Background. London is a leading global city Has strengths in the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, media , and tourism More than 300 languages spoken in the boundaries of the city - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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London, EnglandBy: Evan TowleDate: 9/11/12ACIS 1504Page: 1 of
13London: One of the most well regarded cities in Europe2. The
capital of England1
BackgroundLondon is a leading global cityHas strengths in the
arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, media, and
tourismMore than 300 languages spoken in the boundaries of the
cityCity has been divided into 32 boroughs since 1965Architecture
is too diverse to have a distinct categorization due to the length
of its existenceWest Side: London's main entertainment and tourism
district with a many shopping areas East Side: Located near the
original Port of London and is known for its high immigrant
population and being one of the poorest areas in London
ACIS 1504Page: 2 of 13DemographicsGraphs results depict the
population of 7,753,600This graph depicts the cultural diversity of
LondonDebunks the popular misconception that London is 100%
whiteChristianity is the most common religion(58%) but again is not
the only religion practicedI enjoy the diversity of a city because
it integrates many cultural aspects some cities do not hold and
improves the atmosphere of the cityACIS 1504Page: 3 of 13Local
GovernmentThe government in England is a complex system that
involves intricate legislation steps as most countries do
nowadaysThe graphic below shows the structure of the basic local
government in England todayACIS 1504Page: 4 of
13WeatherSeasonSpringSummerFallWinterAverage
Temperature52-59F64F52-59F
36-43FMonth SpanMarch to Mid-JuneMid-June to late AugustAugust
to NovemberNovember to MarchDominant PrecipitationRain with rare
snowRain every fifth dayRain with rare snowSnow 4 times a
yearLondon has one of the mildest climates in the UK.However,
weather can be unpredictable and switch on a dime.The number of
rainy days is around 11 and 15 rainy days a month which suits me
well because I love the rain.The rainy, oceanic climate in London
makes me comfortable in the environment I live in.ACIS 1504Page: 5
of 13EDF Energy London EyeIts the tallest cantilevered observation
wheel in the worldViews high above the London skyline at 135
metersThe London eye has 32 capsules, representing the 32 boroughs
of London that have a 360 degree view of their beautiful
surroundingInnovative, 360 degree non-stop-24-hour filming has
granted EDF Energy London Eye guests the first ever
multi-dimensional views of the spectacular sights("Edf energy
london,"
)http://www.visitlondon.com/attractions/detail/282783-edf-energy-london-eye
ACIS 1504Page: 6 of 13Natural History Museum Hundreds of
exciting, interactive exhibits in one of Londons most beautiful
landmark buildingsContains 70 million items within five main
collections: Botany, Entomology, Mineralogy, Paleontology and
Zoology.Highlights include the Dinosaurs gallery and the amazing,
realistic modeling of mammals and animalsThe importance of this
museum is inconceivable as it comprises animals from the beginning
of earths existence to current life formsOne of my favorite places
to visit because I love nature and the outdoors as an Eagle
Scout
ACIS 1504Page: 7 of 13Tower of LondonWas constructed in 1078 by
William the ConquerorThe history and background of the grim
reputation as a place of torture and death is interesting to see
and witness for yourselfHowever, there is also an unknown beauty of
the TowerIt served as a royal palace and is an architectural marvel
to this dayWas a key armory and a powerful fortressThere is a
presence of the wild and wondrous animals that have inhabited the
Tower that actually make it the first London Zoo.This type of
history fascinates me because of the profound impact it held and
still holds in LondonI find it particularly interesting due to the
common misconception that it was solely a torture chamber when it
had many other roles that people do not know about
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London SoccerLondon boasts 13 professional football teams, which
is more than any other city in the world.Soccer is one of the most
important culture aspects in EuropeI have played soccer since I was
three years old and have always loved playing and watching the
sportThe English Premier League is one of the most elite soccer
divisions there is in the world and is exhilarating to watchPopular
clubs include Arsenal FC, Chelsea FC, and Tottengham Stadiums are
known for loud chanting and die hard loyalty to their club
ACIS 1504Page: 9 of 13My Soccer
After I scored against cross-town rival in Varsity soccer this
yearHave always loved soccer and have passion for English SoccerI
am furthest to the right being hugged (#19)
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Science Museum of LondonThe Science Museum is the most visited
science and technology museum in Europe. The Science Museum now
holds a collection of over 300,000 items such as the Apollo 10
command capsule and Stephensons Rocket.Has multitude of galleries
that contain more than 50 interactive, user-friendly exhibits for
people of all ages to engage in and actively learn about scienceMy
favorite thing about the museum is the Exploring Space gallery
because I have always had keen love and passion for astronomy and
astrology since I was little
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ConclusionLondon is a complex, world renowned metropolis that is
one of the most popular cities for tourists to visit at any time of
the yearThe vast history and influence from the Elizabethan Period
has a profound handhold in city architecture that makes the city
more than a simple tourist attractionThe weather, sports,
government, ethnic diversity, and local attractions all suit my
personality perfectly because they mix learning and personal
interests I hope to study abroad there soon with Virginia Tech to
experience London for an extended period of time and really delve
into the London culture
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Project ReflectionThis project demonstrated the need to improve
my comfort with PowerPoint in the future in many aspectsFeatures
that I used for the first time:Audio/sound incorporationAdding a
footer to the slides Using SmartArtPutting a digital image of
myself in a slideIncorporating three different slide layouts in the
project.This project will definitely benefit my further progression
and growth will not only PowerPoint but with other business
oriented programs I will use heavily in the future.ACIS 1504Page:
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