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University of Wyoming Art Museum

admin — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:21:34 +0000

The University of Wyoming Art Museum is located in the dramatic Centennial Complex on the university campus in Laramie, Wyoming. The Centennial Complex, which also houses the American Heritage Center, was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Antoine Predock and is a public facility with spacious free parking for visitors. Supported by public and private funds, the University of Wyoming Art Museum was created to serve the people of Wyoming and those who visit the state.

Museum exhibitions offer something for everyone and are displayed in an exciting gallery environment. Special programs, lectures, openings, workshops, classes, and tours are held on a regular basis. The University of Wyoming Art Museum offers a year-round source of education and entertainment for the entire family.

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Career And Education Opportunities In Laramie, Wyoming

admin — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:47:20 +0000

Laramie is located in Albany County, Wyoming. It has a population of over 27,523. The cost of living index in Laramie, 96, is near the national average. New single-family homes in Laramie are priced at $156,100 on average, which is well below the state average. In 2008, eighty-six new homes were built in Laramie, down from one hundred thirteen the previous year.

The three big industries for women in Laramie are educational services, health care, and accommodation and food services. For men, it is educational services, construction, and accommodation and food services. The average commute to work is about 12 minutes. More than 46.7% of Laramie residents have a bachelor’s degree, which is higher than the state average. The percentage of residents with a graduate degree, 19.6%, is higher than the state average.The unemployment rate in Laramie is 3.8%, which is less than Wyoming’s average of 6.8%. About 22.6% of Laramie’s residents are below the poverty line, which is worse than the state average.

The percentage of Laramie residents that are affiliated with a religious congregation, 37.4%, is less than both the national and state average. The most prominent religious groups are the Catholic Church, the LDS (Mormon) Church and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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Wyoming Casinos

Edwardo — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 03:37:46 +0000

The state of Wyoming is known more for the activities it offers outdoors, than for its indoor recreational activities. From the historic capital of Cheyenne to Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming rules the outdoors. It is the home of Yellowstone National Park as well as a population of 493,782 people. This is the place where you can catch of glimpse of the real “West” with cowboys, ranches and fascinating wildlife, right out your back door.

There is fun to be had indoors, as well. Wyoming casino numbers are not as plentiful as the number of casinos featured in other states, but what they have works great for these outdoor-oriented and indoor-oriented residents alike. These few Wyoming casino offerings feature a laid-back, modest environment that is just flashy enough for residents of Wyoming.

Wyoming Downs, located in Evanston, is the spot to go if you are looking to get in on the excitement of horseracing. Wyoming Downs is laid-back and is the perfect way to relax on the weekend or after a long day at work and bet on horses, sip a beer and have fun. The action is exciting and the winnings can be lucrative.

789 Bingo is another Wyoming casino perfect for winding down after a long week. Bingo is the perfect way to gamble because amateurs and professionals alike can see success. A Native American casino, located in Riverton, this Wyoming casino also boasts the excitement of the slot machines as well as the game of bingo. Slot machines are another lucrative way to gamble for beginners as they have just as much of a chance to win based on chance as they do, based on skill.

Existing in close proximity to 789 Bingo is another of the Wyoming casinos, the Wind River Casino in Riverton. This modest facility features dining, slot machines, entertainment and more. It is owned by the Northern Arapaho Tribe, which also owns 789 Bingo. It is a newer facility, built after the apparent success of 789 Bingo.

While there is not a numerous amount of Wyoming Casinos, what the state does offer is casinos that boast quality service and a variety of games and fun to be had by visitors to the region and those who have established a home in this outdoor paradise. Wyoming casinos simply prove that while this state, and most of the activities surrounding it, is geared towards being outside, residents and visitors can come inside for some wholesome, fun and sometimes lucrative entertainment as well.