odorless gas comprised of three oxygen atoms. Ozone is found naturally in the earth 's stratosphere (the Ozone layer) where it absorbs the sun 's harmful rays. But ozone closer to the earth 's surface is dangerous, and more commonly referred to as smog (Fresno Metro Ministry). Moreover, Particulate Matter (PM) is a generic term used to describe a mixture of fine airborne solid particles and liquid droplets that are present in the air. These tiny particles are invisible to the naked eye, but can cause serious
Sacramento Bee, Fresno and other cities in the Central Valley are also suffering from geographical disadvantages, with tons of tiny particle pollution produced on the coast and carried inland by prevailing winds. Specifically, the agriculture industry is one of the air pollutants that generate bad air quality throughout Fresno due to their heavy machinery. Fresno is one of the largest cities that produce a large amount of agricultural and dairy products in the United States. Historically, Fresno is known
Familia. While many gangs are linked to these two dominate organizations, one gang known as The Fresno Bulldogs(FBD), or formerly knows as F-14(Fresno 14) created their own structure and were founded in the 1960’s in Fresno, California. Although, the gang was originated in central California the gang does not claim neither Surenos(Southern) nor Norte (Northern) affiliation. According to the article “Fresno Bulldogs”, Bulldogs are the largest Hispanic gang operating in central California, with membership
the Feminist Art program (FAP) at Fresno State in 1970. The program began with 15 female students that she personally recruited. She also launched the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) program in Valencia a year later (Jill Fields, 1). She legally changed her last name afterwards from Gerowitz to Chicago. She was an undergraduate at UCLA (Chicago, 102). Gerowitz was recommended by Oliver Andrews, one of her sculpting professors at UCLA, for teaching at Fresno State. According to Gail Levin
Buds.” I chose this author because I do not think the government should spend more money on the river rights project. The author convinced me that he is more credible and can be trusted by all the experience he has. The article was published in Fresno Bee on March 26,2009 and is surrounded by farms so the people there know what will happen if big businesses were to start a project. McEwen demonstrates how this project will impact the city in a negative way by stating ethos, logos, and pathos. The
In August 14, 1983 I was born in Fresno, California. My family consists of my parents Xao Chang and Mao Yang, three sisters Youa, Yer and Vicky, and three brothers Bee, Davis and Doua. My parents would often tell me their stories of living in Laos before they immigrated to the United States in the late 1970s as Hmong refugees after the Secret War against the Pathet Lao. My external influence that I feel that is an important strength is my culture. What I love most about my culture is the story
My proposed solution for the foreclosure problem has several parts. They include eliminating and legally banning interest only loans, mandatory loan modifications, government tax incentives to stay in a potentially foreclosed home and consumer education. Many years ago the mortgage companies created the thirty year home loan. It seems like this extended payment plan would benefit the homeowner by allowing more time to pay for the mortgage. The payments were smaller and more affordable than those
“Colleges: NCAA Gives Athletes a Chance—not the time—to Make Money.” Scripps Howard News Service. Nando.Net. Oct. 21, 1996 Vol. 148. NO. 19. 9) Wojnarowski, Adrian. “Time Has Come To Pay NCAA Players.” http://www.wansports.com/032397ti.html The Fresno Bee. Scripps Howards News Service. (11/14/98) 10) Wulf, Steve. “Tote That Ball, Lift That Revenue.” Time Magazine. Oct. 21, 1996. Vol. 148, Issue 19, p. 94.
Looking back at the number of homicides in the city of San Jose, CA for the year 2000 it was 20, then there was an average increase of 8 murders per year for the next 8 years. Then in 2010, despite a population increase of over one hundred thousand people, there were only 20 murders in the city of San Jose. Now in 2011, up to the month of July, there have been 26 homicides, which means based upon the current rate San Jose is on track to have more than 50 homicides in 2011, which would theoretically
Officially known as Habitual offender laws; “Three Strikes” laws have become common place in 29 states(Chern) within the United States and the Federal Court system; these laws have been designed to counter criminal recidivism by incapacitation through the prison system. The idea behind the laws were to maximize the criminal justice systems deterrent and selective incapacitation effect, under this deterrence theory individuals would be dissuaded from committing criminal activity by the threat of state
Positions in the World Economy This fact has been out there for a while now; the rich are getting richer and the poor poorer. Robert Reich, former secretary of labor for the United States, in his writings goes over the different types of people that are in the global economy. He talks about the two types of poor people, routine producers and in-service workers; whose economic state is declining and declining. He also talks about another type of people, symbolic analysts; that they are the people
5 December 2004. http://www.caiia.com/Norwood_3-12-04.htm “Stolen Jobs? Offshoring. (Does offshoring steal jobs?).” The Economist 369 (2003): 2 pages. Weintraub, Daniel. “Outsourcing is Good for America…and California”. The Sacramento Bee. 13 July 2004. Google Search. 5 December 2004 “US Chamber of Commerce Chief Endorses Offshoring”. InformationWeek Online Magazine. 5 December 2004. http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=22103240
issues. Approximately 18% say that it is to give readers and viewers what they ask for. Less than 6% say that it should be for profit. (Forum) The Forum Magazine (September 1994) also discussed a survey done by Kees, a former executive editor of The Fresno Bee, and Phillips former chief of staff of the Republican National Committee. The survey results found many accusations were made about the media. They were more interested in sensationalism than issue, they were political insider’s who can’t report