Atlantic County

The counties in Texas have an odd relationship with the state government and the Texas constitution. The counties are under the state and they are required to handle duties that the state rants them. However, the counties are strongly against the involvement of the state government. Brown (2014) states that “both county officials and county residents see them as local governments and resent any state ‘interference’” (p.110). The counties are charged with the responsibilities of collecting taxes on

describing how some states have consolidated the county and city functions into a single entity, and my opinion on whether or not Texas would be better maintaining its several distinct types or consolidating them into a single larger entity. The commissioner’s court has several roles such as taxes, discretion in administering state programs, determine how much state funding is provided to each special area (medical, supplemental food, etc.), upkeep and new county jails, all while providing health and safety

Venture Down The Shore If “The shirt before the shirt”, “GTL”, and “DTS” sound familiar then you were an MTV Jersey Shore fan, a reality show set at Seaside Heights, New Jersey. Although The Shore, which is a local term for the New Jersey Shore, has a reputation for being trashy, especially after the show, it is actually a family-friendly vacation spot. Considering that it has a clean beach, an amazing boardwalk with an amusement park and water park, quaint shops, and iconic landmarks, it is no

not to be overlooked. The beaches in this town are beautiful and have a lot of offer its visitors. Take a look to learn all about these excellent beaches. Location The city of Bonita Springs is located on the southwest coast of Florida in Lee County. It is considered to be part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan area. The specific area commonly referred to at Bonita Springs sits on a barrier island that is surrounded by Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Bonita Beach Park This idyllic

Thomas Polk in Mecklenburg County, 1750-1800 With over 250 years of history as a county in North Carolina, Mecklenburg County has an extensive and fascinating story to tell. Established in 1762, the county that I call home has been a part of this country since before we gained our independence from Great Britain. When most Americans hear the surname “Polk,” they automatically think of our nation’s eleventh president, James Knox Polk. A fraction of those people are able to tell you that James was

State Park) bring family-friendly respite. The quiet, clean, back-to-nature beach with a beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean boasts three miles to spread out the blankets, search for beach treasures and more. Named for the Broward County Attorney, who served for over 30 years and gained land for the park in 1954, the state purchased the property in 1973. This 310 acres between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway from Port Everglades Inlet northward to Dania to the south is managed by

along Route 33, and on CR 615. Monroe Township has a total of 42.2 square miles which is equivalent to 109.3 km. 41.9 square miles is land, and .258 square miles of water. At 42 square miles, Monroe Township is the largest municipality in Middlesex County in terms of total area. Major communities in Monroe include, Clearbrook Park, population 2,667, Concordia, population 3,092, Rossmoor, population 2,666, and Whittingham, population 2,476. Those are unincorporated communities, and census designated

obey their masters or fight for their freedom and die, rather than continue living as a slave. In the case of Nat Turner, life as a slave caused him to lead a rebellion whose sole purpose was to kill all of the white people who lived in Southampton County, Virginia, and its surrounding areas. Unfortunately, Nat’s rebellion is what caused his death. Nat Turner’s childhood was decent compared that of other slaves. He was

new notion. One of the earliest acknowledged terrorist attacks related to agriculture was during the 6th century B.C. The Assyrians poisoned their enemy’s wells with rye ergot. German agents infected cattle during World War I that spread from the Atlantic to France. In 1994, more than seven hundred and fifty people fell ill when a cult intentionally contaminated ten salad bars with salmonella. (Threats 2013). The first step into understanding Agroterrorism is to realize who would want to harm our

Hollywood was the driving force for a US$6 million project to deepen the harbor inlet, widen the turning basin and build modern 35-foot piers at Bay Mable. Completed early in 1928, it is said that more than 85 percent of the residents of Broward County turned out to witness the dedication of their new port. At the same time, local women’s groups led successful efforts to replace the unpopular Bay Mable Harbor name which what they thought would be a