Technology and industrialization
1. A telephone system that works almost all the time.
2. Electricity and plumbing
3. Toilets and toilet paper
4. Easy access to the Internet.
5. Email
6. Instant messaging
7. Services Skype and video chat for long distance communication
8. Social networking sites
9. Cell phones and text messages.
10. Shops with free Wi-Fi
11. Digital cameras
12. Central heating and cooling
13. ATMs
14. Washing machines and dryers
15. Food blenders
16. Microwaves
17. Target and Wal-Mart
18. Coffee Makers
19. TiVo and DVR
20. The possibility of paying bills on the Internet
21. Google
22. YouTube
23. Digital cameras
Capitalism (In flux)
24. Currency stability
25. Entrepreneurial spirit
26. The stock market, yes, even now
27. Opportunities for self-employment abound
28. Diverse labor market
29. Postal and postal services
30. Free interstate trade
Transport
31. Airports that usually function well
32. The system of interstate roads
33. Recreation areas on the highway
34. Low gasoline prices (compared to Europe)
35. Public transport
36. US Passports
37. Car dealerships and trucks
38. Taxi
Health and Diet
39. Variety of available products
40. Availability of locally produced products
41. Products from around the world
42. Farmers markets
43. Health clubs, gyms and fitness equipment
44. Vitamin industry
45. WebMD (www.WebMD.com)
46. Organic Supermarkets
47. Increasing crop yields
48. Cookbooks
49. DVDs and TV channels dedicated to health, diet and exercise.
50. Availability of flu shots
51. Immunization Standards
52. Dental and orthodontic care
53. A variety of specialized care.
54. Nursing Homes and Auxiliary Residential Premises
Freedom and equality
55. Constitution and its amendments
56. Peaceful transfer of power
57. Religious Freedom
58. The right to peaceful assembly
59. Freedom of expression
60. Traditional Presidential Pardons
61. Freedom of speech
62. Freedom of the press
63. Democracy and the right to vote
64. Available flags
65. Diversity
66. Social mobility
Access to information and education
67. Elementary, secondary and secondary schools
68. Variety of DVDs, CDs, digital programs and books available.
69. CSPAN
70. Live TV debates
71. Public libraries
72. Business, law and medical schools, etc.
73. Donation and Fellowship Programs
74. Major daily newspapers
75. Direct TV News
76. Instant update of online news.
77. Practical and independent blogs and websites.
78. Wikipedia
79. Dictionaries, encyclopedias and reference books on all topics.
80. Community College System
81. Online Higher Education Programs
82. Production A & E, TLC and History Channel
83. PTA
84. Public museums
85. Literacy Standards
Charity
86. Red Cross
87. Telethon Marathon
88. Per capita contribution to charitable organizations.
89. The combined path
90. Mercy Organizations
91. Citizen participation and volunteering
92. Homeless shelters
93. Big Brother / Big Sister Programs
94. Goodwill, Lean Shops and Consignment Shops
95. Starting discounts
96. Reception homes
97. Adoptive institutions
98. Meals on wheels
99. Basics of cancer research
100. National Awareness Months on a variety of issues.
101. YMCA and YWCA
102. Salvation Army
Security and Protection
103. Emergency operating rooms
104. Clean water
105. Air that can be breathed
106. Maternity wards
107. Emergency response systems
108. Ambulance and emergency departments
109. Free clinics
110. Emergency centers
111. US Department of Defense
112. Clean, safe streets and highways
113. Traffic lights, well marked traffic signs and lanes
114. Copyright laws
115. Restaurant and food sanitation standards
116. FDA
117. Free public toilets
118. Watchdog aspect of printing
119. Law system (usually)
120. Day centers
121. Seat belts and airbags
122. Armed forces
123. Police forces
124. Fire Department
125. Neighbor observation programs
126. Adoption programs and adoption of waterways
127. Pets on leashes (usually)
128. Garbage collection and recycling
Traditions and ceremonies
129. Culinary recipes and barbecue
130. Solemn ceremonies
131. Family farms
132. Family reunions
133. Baby and wedding souls
134. Easter Egg Hunt
135. Trick or treat
136. Exchange of Christmas gifts
137. Memorial Day, Labor Day
138. Thanksgiving
139. The celebration of July 4th and fireworks
140. New Year's celebration in Times Square and ball celebration
Entertainment
141. Theme parks
142. State fairs
143. Rock and roll
144. Country music
145. Disney World, Disney Land
146. Universal studios
147. Sea World
148. Variety in music
149. Magazines for every interest.
150. Mp3 players
151. Little leagues
152. Talk Radio
153. Awards show
154. Major League Baseball
155. National Football League
156. National Hockey League
157. Major league football
158. Professional golf, tennis and other sports
159. Sport in college
160. Comedians
161. Public recreation areas
162. Hiking, walking and cycling trails
163. Zoos
164. Aviaries
165. Aquariums
166. Sports camps
167. Podcasts and webcasts
168. Venues for music and drama
169. Cultural festivals
170. Arts festivals, music festivals
171. Ski resorts
Sites and attractions
172. The system of national parks
173. Reclamation of lakes and waterways
174. Safe Campgrounds
175. Beaches
176. Mountain ranges
177. Diverse geography, even within states
178. A variety of sizes of cities and towns
179. Grand Canyon
180. Mt. Rushmore
181. Nashville, Tennessee
182. Chicago
183. Hawaii
184. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco
185. Niagra Falls, New York
Organizations and institutions
186. American Dental Association
187. Higher Communities
188. Scout organizations
189. Colleges and universities
190. American Retirees Association
191. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
192. American Medical Association
193. American Bar Association
Historical sights
194. Washington, DC
195. Jamestown
196. Alaska
197. New York
198. Boston
199. Twin Cities
200. Gettysburg
