The County of Los Angeles has something for everyone. From its derived history to its plethora of entertainment options, it is one of the most well known counties in Southern California. According to HighBeam Research, “Los Angeles County is the nation's largest manufacturing center,” (HighBeam Research, LLC.). Los Angeles County and Los Angeles city are often confused with each other, however, Los Angeles city is in Los Angeles County. Los Angeles is advancing every minute, which is why it is the
The United States and cultural myths pertaining to this country have been a topic of discussion for many years. Stephanie Coontz’s “The Way We Wish We Were”, David Brooks’ “One Nation Slightly Divisible” and Margaret Atwood’s “A Letter to America” are all essays about different American cultural myths. Each author focuses on a different cultural myth that pertains to the United States. They explain how these myths are thwarting a realistic view of America. As well as changing the perception of the
nomination between Texas governor George W. Bush and vice-president Al Gore (time.com) The case was conclusively decided on former Texas Governor, George Walker Bush, in a precise presidential vote, effectively naming Bush the 43rd president of the United States (time.com). The court’s decision was correct with the siding of Bush because the Majority Opinion argued that the Florida’s vote recount was unconstitutional according to the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause. For the Dissenting Opinion
The primary purpose of the United States Constitution and its relevance as a source of law related to the management and operation of public schools is twofold. The United Constitution primary purpose is to offer a meaning of management to the institute of the three branches of the federal government. The outline summarizes the individual and joint authorities of each branch, at the same time as setting apart the privileges of each individual state. It labels the meaning of jury trials, civil
Prostitution is illegal in the United States, except for some counties in Nevada. However, prostitution is in most part of the United States, despite the fact that it has been legalized. Prostitution is an act whereby, one sells his/her body for sex. In the United States, Prostitution is divided into three broad categories; street, escort, and brothel prostitution. Brothel prostitution takes place in brothel houses, which are houses where prostitutes can sell sexual services. This kind of prostitution
Arizona, the 48th state in the United States, full of life and history. As much as Arizona is known for the beaming hot sun, the scenery such as the mountains, artwork, and culture there is a extreme amount of history built behind every aspect in Arizona. This state carries history in almost every wall in Arizona as well as every person one was to pass on the street. Arizona has developed through Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and U.S periods. The state has also struggled through gaining their
how we acquired the land we live on today, and take it for granted. Before the founding fathers, pilgrims, and even Christopher Columbus there was already a nation occupying North America. This nation was unique because it was not just one sovereign state, it was thousands of unique tribes that co existed in North America. One of the most prominent tribes was the Lakota tribe. The Lakotas were not only one of the greatest tribes, they also suffered the most at the hands of the new Americans who wished
and the other half in the United States. When interviewing Jholdi my first question I asked him was what is living in the Dominican Republic compared to living in the United States. He says a major difference in Santo Domingo, where he was born, and Monroe County, where he lives now, is some
County of Sacramento v. Estate of Phillip Lewis High-speed pursuits by police officers have been debated as to whether they are beyond the limits by putting people in unnecessary danger or if they are justifiable in every aspect. In the case of the County of Sacramento v. the Estate of Phillip Lewis a high-speed pursuit ended in the death of one of the fleeing suspects. Parents of Phillip Lewis brought claims against the county, sheriff’s department and the deputy involved, saying that the actions
starting social worker may take would be in the area of activism in the community. Community activists are present in many organizations and even work in many rural environments. One good example of a rural area that has community activists is Jay County. In order to transition to a new job in a rural setting it is important to look at all areas of life. Some of the areas that should be looked at are the setting, job and community, geographic and physical environment, the challenges and rewards that
Kinjal Patel Professor Anderson Health Care System April 18,2016 Demographic Scranton is a city in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, United States. It is the county seat of Lackawanna County and the largest principal city in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. Scranton had a population of 75,281 in 2014, according to the United Sates. Census, making it Pennsylvania's sixth-most-populous city after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and Reading. Scranton is the geographic
Prostitution, considered one of the oldest professions in the world, was legal until 1915 when most states passed laws making it illegal. One of the main reasons for the prohibition of prostitution was to keep soldiers out of the brothels so they would stay focused on the war. After WWII, lawmakers left the prohibition laws in place instead of repealing them. Prostitution should be legal, regulated, and taxed. This would increase the quality of police protection, reduce waste in the judicial system
In 2010, sixteen percent or 50.5 million people of the United States were Hispanic. But in 2000 there were only 35.3 million Hispanics in the United States so that’s a 15.2 million increase from 2000 to 2010. The Hispanic population grew by forty three percent in ten years. At this rate, I think the Hispanic population will be the main ethnic group of the United States. To begin with, Mexicans were the largest group in the Spanish population. They also had the largest population growth from 2000
large and present role in the United States, as it claims the status of second largest language in the nation. Not only does Spanish hold such a title in the United States, but the United States is also the second country with the largest Spanish speaking population in the world, second to Mexico, and this population of Spanish speakers is expected to continue growing. California is one of the states with the largest Spanish speaking populations and the Los Angeles county is home to the largest Latino
Buffalo, NY. Buffalo, New York is the second largest city in the state and is a part of Erie County (Erie county overview, 2012). Erie County covers approximately 1,058 square miles (Erie county overview, 2012). According to the U.S Census Bureau, the estimated population of Erie County as of 2012 is 919,086 (United States Census Bureau, (USC... ... middle of paper ... ... United States Census Bureau. (2012). American FactFinder: Erie County: Community Facts. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census
federal minimum wage currently in the United States is $7.25 an hour. Australia’s minimum wage is $16.88 an hour, Canada’s minimum wage is $9.75 an hour, and United Kingdom’s minimum wage is $9.83 an hour, the United States’ minimum wage in comparison is much lower. (Boesler) Living wages in America vary from state to state and county to county. ("Introduction to the Living...”) The range of living wages in Florida as a whole is $10.12 an hour for Broward County it is $11.72 an hour for just one adult
natural environment, taking no more from the land than they needed to survive. Of all the states in the Union, North Carolina has witnessed the largest increase in Native American population during the past 100 years, based upon official government census documents. The Indian population in North Carolina consists of one federally recognized Indian tribe (Cherokee), seven state-recognized tribes, and three state-recognized urban organizations. Through the years, Indian cultures changed rapidly, and
end illegal immigration, claiming that it is the source of the United States’ unstable economy. However, similar plans have been enacted in a particularly vulnerable period, with little to no success, indicating that repetition would be a huge blow to both the economy and United States citizens. In the late 1920’s, there had been a growing number of Mexican immigrants. Similar to previous “waves”of people coming to the United States, the recent influx of Mexicans came with a stigma. Generally, American-born
Kern County is located in the central valley of California. Bakersfield is the largest city in this county. According to the U.S. census in 2010, Kern County’s population contains 839,631 residents. The health of the county has been an alarming concern because Kern County is the least healthy county in California with more than 60% of its population considered obese. Kern County’s obesity rate, and the number of physically inactive residents are higher than both the state and national averages.
and secession of Jones county. Knight and the people of jones county put their lives so they could be free from the grip from the confederacy. The confederacy took many of non-slave farmers and put their lives on the front line to fight for what they didn’t even believe in. Knight opposed the state seceding from the United States, saying that white farmers like himself did not support slavery. He was a man of individual rights and equality, which was what the united states did not have at the time