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Montgomery County, 2007.
This paper discusses the religion and economy of Montgomery County.
1,865 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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The paper relates that Montgomery County was formed in 1779 from Anson County and was named in honor of Richard Montgomery who, in 1775, lost his life at the battle of Quebec in the attempt to conquer Canada. The paper discusses the various prevalent religions in Montgomery County. The paper also looks at the economy and its future prospects.
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"Religion is more than theology or issues of faith and belief. It is as well an important aspect of the cultural life of a community. For example, in many cases people belong to the particular denomination that they grew up with in their families, especially so in the past. Because of the strong connection between religion and the community life, religious participation is often strongly associated here with the population group that first brought it here . Examples can include the Lutheran faith, in the case of the population originating from Germany and the Presbyterian faith in the case of Scots and Scots-Irish settlers. This assertion is also sustained by the recent growth of Catholic congregations, due to recent immigration waves of individuals of Hispanic origin."
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?Sonny Montgomery: The Veteran's Champion?.
This paper is a book review of U.S. Congressman Sonny Montgomery?s autobiography, ?Sonny Montgomery: The Veteran's Champion?.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper explains that Montgomery,a veteran of WWII and the Korean War and who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, was a congressman who represented Mississippi's Third District in the U.S. House of Representatives for fifteen terms. The author points out that Montgomery cites, as his proudest accomplishment, the Montgomery G.I. Bill that reformed the original 1947 GI Bill and extended a free college education to America?s soldiers in the nation's all-volunteer service; thus, a new breed and brand of college graduate was created. The paper relates that, despite Montgomery?s subsequent conservative agenda, he possessed a strong sense of liberalism, supporting extended benefits for those deserving men and women of society who wanted opportunities to better themselves.
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"During his congressional experiences, Montgomery saw seven presidents come and go. Over the course of his autobiographical work, Montgomery comments on the Presidents he knew. He calls Richard Nixon unpredictable and emotional, but Nixon?s vice-president and subsequent successor, Gerald Ford, kind and easy to know. This marks Ford in direct contrast to fellow Southern Democrat Jimmy Carter, whom Montgomery never seemed to really ?bond? with, unlike the senior Republican Texan George W. ?Pappy? Bush, with whom Montgomery enjoyed a congenial rapport. In fact, although a Democrat, like many Southern ?Dixie-crats? Montgomery seemed to feel most comfortable with Ronald Reagan's terms in office."
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Vocational Training Needs in Duval County, 2006.
An in-depth analysis of the current educational programs in Duval County and its vocational training programs.
2,923 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This research study examines Duval County schools in order to determine whether a vocational training program will facilitate better student achievement and reduce delinquency in the community. Specifically the researcher attempts to examine whether current educational programs are meeting the needs of students including those at high risk. The researcher uses a case study approach to examine data from Duval County School Districts and The City of Jacksonville Department of Justice.
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Abstract
Introduction
Problem Statement
Background Problem Duval County School
Background Problem Duval County Department of Juvenile Justice Objectives
Literature Review
Characteristics of Vocational Education
Advantages Vocational Training
Methodology
Research Design
Data Analysis
Results and Findings
Summary
Recommendations
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"Frequently reported reasons for dropping out among student populations include students (1) finding school boring and (2) students perceived inability to graduate (Kaminski, 1993: 563). High absenteeism, work preferences and familial problems also contribute to higher dropout rates (Kaminski, 1993). Counseling for high risk students and more hands on training and interaction are often recommended to assist students that fall within the high risk population (Kaminski, 1993). This suggests a vocational or technical training program would ideally solve many of the problems currently found within the Duval County School district. Students more likely to drop out or fail to succeed in school also often lack support from parents, and parents rarely have education levels that include a high school diploma or sufficient literacy , which matches the profile of many parents in Duval County (Kaminski, 993)."
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County of Cook/City of Chicago Homeland Security, 2007.
This paper describes in detail the author's interviews and analysis of homeland security in the County of Cook/City of Chicago.
5,855 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 97.95
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This paper relates that Cook County, Illinois, the second largest county in the US, and its hub, the City of Chicago, have critical and symbolic infrastructures, within its borders such as the Sears Tower, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, the Federal Reserve Bank and the Navy Pier, which are at the heart of the U.S. defense of its homeland security. The author expected well-planned and well-executed preparations; yet it seems that this department is marred in the typical "Chicago political machine" with what appears to be more spin about its weaknesses than exploitation of its strengths. The author of the paper states, for example, with total shock, that, unlike all of the other ten largest counties (by population) in the United States, Cook County does not have a specific division addressing homeland security.
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"In an interesting article in CIO Magazine, it continues to elaborate as to the new camera system. Chicago already had about 2,000 un-networked video cameras installed around the city as well as at O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. An additional 250 cameras were added at "undisclosed locations deemed 'high-risk terrorist targets,'" according to Ron Huberman, Executive Director of the City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communication. He continued in saying that "linking all the cameras into a single network, tied together with customized off-the-shelf 'smart' software, will bring the system to a whole new level." "
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Zoning Ordinance & Washtenaw County, 2006.
A critique of the Pittsfield Charter Township, Washtenaw County and the City of Ann Arbor Dispute.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 2 sources, £ 42.95
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This paper discusses the Washtenaw County intention to pursue development for the construction of a homeless shelter in the Pittsfield Charter Township, Washtenaw County. The paper goes on to discuss how the development of the homeless shelter was approved for funding by the City of Ann Arbor, which intended to work with Washtenaw County on the construction project.
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"County and the City of Ann Arbor Dispute The Pittsfield Charter Township, however, contested the construction of the homeless shelter, contending that the location of the property owned by the country was in Pittsfield Charter Township. Pittsfield Charter Township, therefore, made claims that the property fell within the realm of the zoning ordinances for the township and because of this factor the township sought legal action against both the City of Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County ("Pittsfield"). "
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Hernando County's Educational System, 2004.
A report on the status of the Hernando County education system under the "No Child Left Behind" (NCLB) Act.
3,500 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 68.95
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This paper discusses the effect the "No Child Left Behind" Act is having on the education system in the Hernando County. The paper analyzes the current and potential harm that can be done in the name of this federal educational reform. The paper offers the suggestion to repeal the NCLB Act and return management of local school districts to local school officials, parents, students, and other concerned citizens in each district.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Hernando County?s Current NCLB Situation
The Hernando County Situation in a Larger Context
National Commentary on NCLB
Recommendations
Appendix A: 2004 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report ?District Level, Hernando
Appendix B: 1004 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report, Hernando
References
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"The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act has stamped modern American education with the mark of mediocrity. In mandating that all school districts in the nation live up to a set of standards or lose important Title 1 funding for their disadvantaged schools, and by imposing sanctions that are draconian in their effects, the federal government is imposing the will of Congress on the choices of parents. In addition, the dissonant requirement that states set their own standards creates disparity of a magnitude unimaginable before the federal government decided to intrude into this most important, not to say intimate, local issue between children, parents and those who are entrusted to educate those children."
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The Long Walk Through Montgomery, 2001.
This paper describes the events leading up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 5 sources, £ 47.95
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This paper describes the events leading up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, setting it in a political and historical context.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a very significant event in the civil rights movement, which spanned the 1950's and 60's. Prior to the Boycott, Montgomery maintained a rigid pattern of bus segregation. Bus drivers carried guns and had police power to rearrange seating. In 1945, Alabama passed a law (reproduced below) requiring that all bus companies under its jurisdiction actually enforce segregation.
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Crime in Harris County, 2002.
A look at crime restricting methods by the government of Harris County in the U.S, and their effectiveness.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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A study of the trends of crime and punishment in Harris County whose public prosecutors are known to be among the strictest in the country. This paper examines statistics regarding crime rates, prison sentences and jail occupation to see if the strict policy pays off. The criminal justice system of Harris County is also detailed.
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"Situated in the State of Texas, Harris County is considered to be the third largest county in the United States. According to the latest estimates, its population is about three million people. It covers an area of about 1788 square miles. The Harris County Government has established several offices, courts, organizations, and agencies that work for the reduction of crime within the county. The county government is continuously working to improve the quality of service being delivered to its citizens."
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"The Bridges of Madison County", 2002.
A literary review of Robert James Waller's novel "The Bridges of Madison County".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper is a review of the book ?The Bridges of Madison County? by Robert James Waller. The writer points out that "The Bridges of Madison County" is this author?s first novel and is a love story of a photographer and a farmer?s wife. The paper begins with an overview of the main characters and the basic storyline of the book.
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"Bridges of Madison County is a romantic classic of the 1990s? based on a romance between a photographer and a farmer?s wife who happen to come into each other?s life and experience a passion and love which lasts with them forever. 52 year old divorcee Robert Kincaid travels to Iowa?s Madison County to photograph the seven covered bridges for National Geographic. Once there, he asks directions to the home of Francesca Johnson, who at that time is alone at home while her husband and two children are visiting the Illinois State Fair. Thus begins a narrative of a profound love story between Francesa and Robert, an experience which would haunt them forever."
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Public Budget Analysis: Cobb County, Georgia, 2002.
This paper examines the Cobb County, Georgia public budget.
1,143 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 27.95
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The paper looks at the financial situation of the Cobb County School District which has been described as one of the three largest school systems in Georgia and the thirty-fifth largest in the United States. The writer discusses ways in which the district has dealt with the growth of the student body and how the county has managed to re-allocate funds in order to keep up with the growth.
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"Funds for the operation of the Cobb County School District come from a variety of sources. Local sources, including property taxes, real estate transfers, alcoholic beverage taxes, and miscellaneous fees accounted for $227,631,627 in 1998-1999 and is expected to increase to $250,856,553 in 1999-2000. This represents a monetary increase of $23,224,926 or 10.2 percent. State funds are obtained from the Quality Basic Education Funding from the State of Georgia. In 1998-1999, this funding provided $297,655,312. The amount was reduced to $289,037,487 for 1999-2000. This represents a reduction of $8,617,825 or 2.9 percent. Federal funding is obtained from ROTC Instructor Salary Reimbursements, Impact Aide, other federal programs and indirect charges. In 1998-1999, this amount totaled $491,500 and increased to $498,500 in 1999-2000. This increase of $8,000 represents a 1.6 percent increase (p. 12)."
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott, 2005.
This paper discusses the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-56, one of the pivotal events in U.S. history, which helped to ignite and shape the Civil Rights Movement.
970 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper explains that the motivating force behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott was a lone African-American woman, Rosa Parks, who defied a well-entrenched law of the period that blacks were required to sit at the back of the bus, to enter the bus through rear doors and to yield their seats to white passengers if seating was limited. The author points out that the young Martin Luther King, Jr. was elected president of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA), an organization of the various groups that had participated in arranging the boycott, joined forces and named the organization. When it came time to elect a president, King found himself thrust into the position. The paper relates that, while the initial intentions of the bus boycott were far from revolutionary, the event gained national and international attention; not only did it elevate Martin Luther King Jr. to the position of de facto leader of the Civil Rights Movement, but also it established his doctrine of non-violent resistance as a primary method by which the movement would enact social change.
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"On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was told to vacate her seat to allow a white man to sit down. Mrs. Parks was sitting in the eleventh row of the bus, with three other blacks also occupying seats in the row. While the other three black passengers yielded to the drivers demand, Mrs. Parks refused, and was consequently arrested. While her place in history is well established, one author pointed out that "Rosa Parks was not, as some versions of civil rights history would have it, just a simple black woman whose feet were tired from working all day for the white folks.""
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The County of Yorkshire (1100-1400), 2007.
Looks at the uniqueness of county Yorkshire and the city of York, during the Middle Ages, through its hospitals, almshouses and leperhouses.
4,645 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 83.95
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This paper explains that Yorkshire, historically, is a unique county in the way institutions to care for the sick and needy were developed. The author stresses that, as opposed to most places, where there was a decline in the foundation of hospitals after the Black Death, charitable provision in Yorkshire, including the number of hospitals, remained at a high level. The paper presents an extensive historiography of Yorkshire charity during the Middle Ages.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The County of Yorkshire
Historiography and Source Materials
The Economic Situation, 1100-1400
Development of Hospitals, 1100-1300
Leprosy and Leper Hospitals 1100-1300
Hospitals in the Fourteenth Century
Wills in the Fourteenth Century
Ideas of Poverty and Charity by 1400
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"What we undoubtedly see in Yorkshire is the movement away from the founding of monastic institutions, prevalent during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and the growth of civic almshouses and secular maisondieu in the fourteenth century. From figures between 1350 and 1400, it is clear how secular maisondieu were becoming more common. For example, two were created in Kingston-upon-Hull in 1380 and 1400, while four were created in York between 1390 and 1397."
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Civic Welfare and Tillamook County, Oregon, 2006.
An analysis of Tillamook County, Oregon and its system of public administration.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, £ 49.95
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This paper considers the case of Tillamook County, Oregon and reviews the civic life of the community in terms of its local economy and social institutions. In order to research a question of public administration -- that civic welfare relies on local capitalism and civic engagement, the county life and government are outlined and an analysis conducted.
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"In 1995, members of Congress and the Clinton Administration visited a number of communities in the state of Oregon looking for progressive government and viable local economies that could serve as models for reinventing government and civic welfare and accountability. Among the communities they visited were Tillamook County, a rural farming and fishing community in northwest Oregon. They reviewed the county's governance and found that it tied all aspects of government together in such a way that child care and education, for example, were effectively delivered in a systematic and synchronized manner, so that all government offices worked together to increase civic life (The Institute for Educational Leadership, 1996, p 22)."
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Water for Los Angeles County, 2004.
An analysis of the water shortage problem in Los Angeles County.
1,903 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper discusses the constant population growth in Los Angeles County and the ensuing problem of water shortage. The paper presents the statistics of water consumption and explains that county officials are obligated to implement water conservation measures to curb problems of shortage. The paper examines several methods of water conservation and explores the option of a desalination plant.
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"The population of Los Angeles County has done nothing but grow. As of 2004, it had reached approximately 10,103,000 (Overview, 2005), with only the promise of continued growth for the foreseeable future. For the period 2004 to 2014, the population of Los Angeles County is expected to increase by an average annual compound rate of 0.61%, according to a report from Integra Realty Resources of Los Angeles (Integra, 2005). According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the average Southern California household uses 500 gallons of water each day (Los Angeles, 2005). Assuming four people per household, that amounts to 1,262,875,000 gallons of water per day, or 460,949,375,000 gallons of water per year just for Los Angeles County. For the entire region of Southern California, the figure can only be higher."
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