Grant County

Frederick Douglass wrote his extraordinary autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, proving that he is a great writer indeed. But does his writing fit Vladimir Nabokov’s criteria for what makes a “good writer?” According to novelist Nabokov, there is a certain criteria a writer must pass to be considered good, as explained in his essay “Good Readers and Good Writers.” Conforming to Nabokov’s criteria, there are three points of view a writer writes in, a storyteller, teacher, and

Philanthropic Outreach of Target Ashley Grant Indiana University East Target has been giving to the community since 1946. They are growing a brighter future for their team members and the community. Targets community impact states that “Every time we build a new store, we bring our legacy of giving and service to the community around it through the local programs and partnerships we support.” I believe they have a lot of impact on the community and can show that they are a great company

If one of my relatives left me $250,000 in his or her will, with the only condition being that I must use the funds as seed for a new business enterprise in The Center's 45-county service territory, I would use the money to establish a multi-functional Community Center to serve the rural area I reside in. This Community Center would house a couple basketball/volleyball courts, a technology room, tutoring center, fitness area, snack bar, and a meeting venue. All activities would be free of charge

One million people moved into Harris County between 1970-1982. This was the greatest boom anyone had ever seen; this was brought about by the increasing value of oil. In 1980 Houston was a one company town with eighty-two percent of its primary sector jobs tied into the oil industry. Oil was in demand at the price of three dollars and twenty cents in 1972 increased to thirty-two and fifty cents by 1980 Houston was booming, however in 1983 the oil industry collapsed causing one hundred thousand jobs

Thunder Ridge Ski Lodge (Buono, Jess. "Trump Brothers Spotted in Brewster.”). Conveniently situated around two train stations along the Harlem Line to Grand Central, the town is a popular home for commuters. Over 50% of residents work outside of Putnam County, and almost 20% of workers travel 60 minutes or more to their place of work. More than 1/3 of residents are employees in the Management, Business, Science, and Arts, making it by far the largest industry employing Town of Southeast residents ("American

Reservation has been tenanted by a mix of Cahuilla, Serrano, Luiseno and Cupeno people. Irrepressible and ingenious, the Morongo tribe has overcome many hardships. The Morongo Reservation was one of nine small reservations set aside by President Grant by Executive Order in 1865. The lands taken into trust by the federal government did not include land with access to surface water. Accordingly, tribal members had to travel miles each day just to acquire water and to forage for food. Through their

Community Profile Location Princeton is a community in Collin County Texas that is experiencing expeditious growth. Located approximately 30 miles north of Dallas, Princeton borders on the east Farmersville and on the west McKinney, #3 on the U.S. Census Bureau’s list of the 15 fastest-growing large cities in the country. Its main business district is located along State Highway 380 corridor. With development underway for a new 107 acre business park off the corridor. Growth Princeton’s growth

The Money Going? Abstract: Where does all of the money go from the state and federal government that is given to the school district in the name of education for our children? This has long been a debated topic among teachers, administrators, and county stakeholders. Some feel ever dime is spent and accounted for accurately. However, there are others who say “there must be a hole in the bottom of the bucket because our children are not getting what they need or deserve.” In this paper we will

from 2008-2009, in the life of Judge Rusty Sabich. It is divided into three main sections (pre-trial, trial, and post-trial) and narrated from several points-of-view, such as Rusty Sabich, a judge in Kindle County; Nat Sabich, a law school graduate and the son of Rusty; Tommy Molto, a Kindle County prosecuting attorney; and Anna Vostic, a law clerk and Rusty’s mistress. However, the overarching story narrative focuses on the death of Barbara Sabich and the trial of Rusty, her husband, for her murder

The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) provides the opportunity for residents of Greenville County to achieve the American Dream through affordable housing opportunities and community revitalization. Established in 1974, GCRA works to improve the living conditions of the county’s low and moderate income