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    According to the NACCRRA 2014 Child Care in State of Missouri report, thirty-eight (38) percent of all requests for child-care to the child-care resource and referral programs were for both infant-toddler care and preschool alike. Eighty-four (84) percent, up by 11% since 2010, of families are looking for full-time child-care with 21% needing before and after care. An incongruity between supply and demand continues to exit. As families continue to transition from public assistance to work, school

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    Do you ever, as an athlete, parent, or fan of Iowa high school sports, want to watch the state high school sporting events? Because it is well known that the northwest corner of Iowa tends to field the better sports teams and athletes of the state, typically there is usually quite a few teams representing the area during the state tournament. When a local team or athlete makes it to state, a group of people will either go and watch in person, or try to see if the event is being broadcasted on television

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    As a public four-year state institution, University of Scratch has a large and diverse student population. These students represent a variety of geographical locations, including rural and urban towns, different regions within the United States, and students representing countries outside of the United States. These students are entering with differing experiences and at different stages of their cognitive and moral development. To support students as they become independent adults and to assist

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    Maya Angelou real name is Marguerite Johnson, but she goes by the name of Maya Angelou. She was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, but she was raised in St. Louis and Stamps Arkansas. Mrs. Angelou became one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. She is also one of the most well-known poets. With more than 50 honorary Doctorate degrees Dr. Maya Angelou became a celebrated poet, memoirist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker, and civil rights

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    Montana Research Paper

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    Wow! The state Montana is a very cool and interesting state. Montana has a very interesting timeline about its past. Montana has a very beautiful landscape. Montana also has very unpredictable weather. It also has a lot of natural resources and a good economy. The state also has a lot of thing to see and to do. Montana has a lot of interesting information behind it. The climate and physical features of montana are absolutely wonderful. Ok maybe not the climate so much. Montana’s climate is completely

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    Ohio Tsunami Earthquake

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    Ohio Seismic Network (OhioSeis) from Ohio Geological Survey is responsible for tracking earthquake activity in Ohio (Geosurvey.ohiodnr.gov, 2015). Earthquake Hazard Program of U.S. Geological Survey also serves the purpose of earthquake monitoring (Earthquake.usgs.gov, 2015). According to the Earthquake Track, there have been 4 earthquakes in the past 4 years. The strongest earthquake in Ohio was the Anna earthquake. It hit on 9th March, 1937 with a 5.4 magnitude. There have been earthquakes in the

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    On July 17th, 1981, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri held a tea-dance party in their majestic atrium lobby. The atrium had suspended walkways spanning the width of the lobby. Two of those walkways spanned lobby at the 2nd and 4th floor levels directly over each other. The problem arises from the design of the structural supports of the two walkways which resulted in a catastrophic collapse, causing loss of life and injuries. The cause of the collapse is gone over in minute detail

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    The Life and Legacy of Nikki Giovanni Nikki Giovanni is a woman who will forever be remembered for her contributions to society. People often do not realize the influence Nikki Giovanni had on the voice given to African-Americans. She played a vital part in the Black Arts Movement as a Civil Rights Activist and poet. Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr was born June 7, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee she was the youngest out of her and her two sisters Gus and Yolande. Nikki was not born into money

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    Question 1 The Saint Louis County emergency Operations plan has the fundamental mission of establishing the emergency guidelines for the County and other offices to follow during a major incident or disaster situation ("St Louis County BEOP," 2013). It includes all requirements for request for assistance and informs at all levels what their responsibilities are during a response incident. The plan was designed to address all hazards that affect the county and everyone that lives in it. This is

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    The Grove at Lee’s Summit The Grove at Lee’s Summit The Grove at Lee’s Summit - Immerse yourself in posh new surroundings that bring your favorite shopping outlets, fabulous boutiques and mouth-watering restaurants together with your sophisticated home. It’s all right here at The Grove. The Grove aims to elevate your lifestyle by combining your work, shopping and leisure time into a closely-knit, refined community. The Grove at Lee’s Summit brings with it a totally fresh concept of what

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