Jacksonville Essays

  • Timucua Tribe Research Paper

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    The mosh is an awesome place in Downtown Jacksonville; where everyone can learn some interesting facts about our city, how the body works , what animals are in the ocean and etc. I visited the Timucua Indian exhibit; I learned a lot of intriguing information that I didn’t know before. I learned how the Timucua Indians first came about, how the Indians lived and survived during this time period. This exhibit also showed me how the Indians looked and the way they did things. Being able to learn about

  • Creative Writing: Jacksonville

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    taking in my short frame. “I'm trying,” I studied him for a moment, then spoke. “You’re not from around here are you?” He smiled at me, then looked down at the table. “That obvious, huh?” “Honestly, it’s the tan.” “I’m from Florida actually, Jacksonville.” I gave him a strange look. “If you’re from someplace as nice as that, what are you doing in this dump?” Saying nothing,

  • Shear Essence Salon: Strategic Position and Risk Assessment

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    Strategic Position and Risk Assessment Business Strategy Shear Essence Salon will be a luxurious beauty salon located in downtown Jacksonville, Oregon. Shear Essence’s objective is to provide our customers with quality hair care in a stylish atmosphere that is not only relaxing but also provides our customers with convenience and great customer service. Shear Essence will be offering “One” complimentary drink of the client’s choice from a list of local fine wines, beers, Pepsi products, water,

  • The 904: Reflection Paper

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    In 2005 Jacksonville gained the title of “Florida's murder capital” (Florida Times-Union, 2005; Murphy, 2005). According to the results of “The 904 Project” in 2011 Jacksonville still holds the title. According to Sherriff Rutherford during the time the study came out Jacksonville has shed that title (Patterson, 2011). Does Jacksonville hold the title or not? It depends on who you ask. In reflecting on what the 904 Project has brought us it is important to not only look at the results of the study

  • Challenging the Content of "Vegan Virgin Valentine"

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    takes the reader on an adventure of two complete opposite girls who have to learn to love each other. Mara eventually learns that she cannot control everything and has to take life as it comes. The novel was challenged at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville, Florida in 2007. It was challenged by John and Anna Ferrell. They wanted it banned because “They use the f-word everywhere else. That's unacceptable” (Weeder). They felt that the book was inappropriate because of the constant swearing. The book

  • Persuasive Essay On Medicaid

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    As part of the Affordable Care Act, beginning this year Medicaid will expand eligibility to include all uninsured individuals under the age of 65 whose incomes fall at or below 138 percent of the Federal Poverty Level, or about $32,500 for a family of four. However, the 2012 Supreme Court ruling that upheld the law also allowed states more flexibility concerning what parts of the ACA they can implement and said that those same states would not lose federal funding for their existing programs. This

  • Hunter Strain Lab Proposal

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    Hunter Strain Lab Proposal Authors Majeed Asubiaro Alejandro Gonzalez Trent Hallum Engineering 1304 Engineering Graphics Submitted To Casey Mendoza, P.E. Director of Facilities, Construction, and Planning 2601 W. Ave. N San Angelo, TX 76904 April 19, 2018 1 Contents Introduction 3 Background 3 Data Sources 4 Engineering Analysis 5 Floor plan 5 Recommendations 6 References 7 Introduction We have completed the floor plan for the Hunter Strain Engineering Lab as you requested

  • The Film Industry in Florida

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    In search for a winter location they found Jacksonville, Florida the gateway to the sunshine state. Besides Jacksonville being a warm climate with exotic locations Jacksonville also provided a great rail system which gave easy access and transportation of equipment to the city. With all of these services that Jacksonville provided to the film maker’s, Jacksonville quickly became known as The Winter Film Capital of the World. In 1908, Jacksonville became the new home of Kalem Studios, the very

  • Sexual Harassment

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    discrimination. This paper will show that Jacksonville shipyard acted unethically by failing to protect one of their employees Lois Robinson. Jacksonville Shipyard was well aware that Ms. Robinson faced sexual harassment on a daily basis by her male co- workers. Once Lois complained to Management that she objected to the co-workers behaviors , instead of helping her they made light of the situation. Definition of Ethical Issues The ethical issue are that the Jacksonville Shipyard organization and employees

  • Why Did The Sit In Movement Case Study

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    In contrast, Jacksonville was not considered a center of education, and its sit in movement utilized high school students more prominently than Nashville, Greensboro or Atlanta. In 1960, Jacksonville had a population of 372,600 with over 100,000 black individuals (27%). Even though Jacksonville had one of the highest urban concentrations of blacks, there was still intense segregation that was endorsed

  • Opening a Beauty Salon

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    are more than willing and are financially able to spend money on any personal care service they perceive will make them look younger and more attractive. The following is a list of the business licenses, permits and registrations required for Jacksonville, OR and Beauty Salons according to the U.S. Business administration (U.S. & Administration, 2014). • Tax Registration • Business Licenses • Local Permits • Incorporation Filing • Doing Business As • Employer Requirements • Withholding Taxes

  • Miami Heat

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    success throughout the years. The Jacksonville Jaguars are my favorite football team and they can't seem to get anything right. Although both teams are in a different sport, winning and losing still feels the same to a fanatic. The Miami Heat came into the NBA for the 1988 season with an unproductive first year, with a roster full of young players and washed up free agents. The Heat started out the season by losing its first 17 games. The team ended

  • business plan

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    center, Jacksonville, FL 32211. The owner will provide a minimum of 75,00 in initial equity. The business will serve healthy and premium ice cream, yogurt, sandwiches, and nonalcholic beverages to the generally upscale target market of Riverside Faire. Based on the financial and competive analysis presented in this plan, Fast ‘n Fresh Premium Ice Cream Parlor will be sucessful. It is anticipated that Fast ‘n Fresh Premium Ice Cream Parlor will become established in Jacksonville, FL within

  • Registered Nurse

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    soldiers during the World War II.(Nursing School Hub) In 1900 the 1st issue of American Journal of Nursing was distributed. In 1921 1st class (512 students) graduate from the Army School of Nursing.(Jacksonville University) In 2001 nurses play an instrumental role at hospitals on September 11th. (Jacksonville University) Nurses perform physical exams. They also administer medications, wound care, and numerous other interventions. They also interpret patient information and make critical decisions about

  • Murder On A Sunday Morning Sparknotes

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    follows Brenton Butler’s criminal case, in which the fifteen-year-old boy was wrongfully accused of committing murder. On May 7, 2000, the African American teenager was accused of robbing and killing an elderly, white tourist, Mary Anne Stevens, in Jacksonville, Florida. Two hours later, the police arrested Brenton Butler, a fifteen-year-old boy, that was walking nearby the scene. The only witness was the deceased woman's husband and he identified Butler as the killer. Butler signed

  • Why I Want To Go To College Essay

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    Many people question how it is that I am sixteen years old and attending Florida State College at Jacksonville. Prior to entering high school, I enrolled into the Early College Program Which allows me to graduate high school with receiving a high school diploma and an associate degree; by taking two years of high school classes and then the last two years taking college classes. Joining the early college program is only part of the significant story of my life. Over the next couple minutes

  • Threat And Vulnerability Assessments: A Case Study

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    Additionally, it will cover the methods in which these scores were obtained and whether I agree with the final outcome, including any biases I may have observed. The locations I determined to have the highest likelihood score assessment value in Jacksonville were: Interstate I-95 Bridge over the St. Johns River with a likelihood score of 5; Water treatment facility with a likelihood score of 4; and Alltel Stadium with a likelihood score of 4. For Miami Dade: Interstate I-395 Bridge over Biscayne

  • My Nursing Philosophy: My Personal Philosophy Of Nursing

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    Personal Philosophy of Nursing Heather M. Alfrey Jacksonville University NUR352 SI Nursing has many aspects that contribute to its profession. Generally, when speaking with a nurse about why they went into this profession, you will hear it was to help people. Nurses tend to have a very caring attitude when it comes to others. This is one of the reasons I myself became a nurse, and why, I have chosen to further my career by seeking more education. One of the ways that I can educate myself

  • Early Childhood Education Personal Statement

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    My reasons for pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at Florida State College of Jacksonville Becoming an effective educator in Early Childhood Education that inspires learning and creativity is my main reason for pursuing a Bachelor’s in Science Degree in Early Childhood Education, at Florida State College of Jacksonville. I believe that true learning comes from inspiration and inquiry. To be an effective teacher my students must be engaged, inquisitive and, have had their

  • Financial Summary/Assumptions

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    (2014, April). Beauty Salon in the Medford OR area. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from http://www.yellowbook.com/yellow-pages/?what=beauty+salons&where=Medford%2c+OR YellowPages. (2014, April). Home > Jacksonville, OR > Beauty Salons. Retrieved April 27, 2014, from http://www.yellowpages.com/jacksonville-or/beauty-salons