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    into one of the largest controversies in Wyoming history, The Johnson County War. As the story is told, significant points about the invasion of Johnson County were pointed out giving the reader a great synopsis of what took place in 1892. Larson gives a great account of the events leading up to the invasion and many of the rumors, truths and even a couple of the theories that exist today. He concludes his review of the Johnson County war in a way this author has not seen before. As a historian

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    rapist and a coward. They cut off power to the jailhouse and shattered windows only to find that Johnson had been transferred to Nashville until further notice for safety. By midnight the nation Guard arrived to control the crowd. With only a fourth grade education, Johnson could not afford a lawyer therefore the whites took this opportunity to speed up the case. Court was held February, 6 at Hamilton County Court House. Johnson’s case worker pleaded for a change in date and venue for fairness. This

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    At times, circumstances in life can unknowingly guide one on a path leading to a promising and rewarding career. Thanks to my family and sister, I am here today. When I was four years old, my younger sister Carly was diagnosed with a rare developmental disorder, called Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS). Of course at the time I did not understand what this meant, but as we got older, many of Carly’s challenges were attributes that came easily to me and other typically developing kids. One of her biggest

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    I had my clinical rotations at Westwood View Elementary. The school is under the Shawnee mission School District (SMSD). It is located in the city of Westwood, North East corner of Shawnee mission. The school’s population is about 305 children, ages 5 - 11 and 12, ranging from kindergarten –sixth graders. The school has only one school nurse. Westwood community is not an economically deprived area, so, the children have enough resources for their education. Some of the kids go through emotional

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    with the orgainzation before and experienced personal growth, a humbling experience, and saw true joy on the faces of the clients I helped during my trip affiliated with Mercy and Truth. Mercy and Truth works locally within our community of Wyandotte County. They also assist state-wide, nationally, and as well as internationally. The organization provides services that range from free flu shots, free physicals with a doctor, and they make donations of personal hygiene items, clothing, and much more.

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    Johnson v. Transportation Agency, Santa Clara County 1. What was the legal issue in this case? What did the Supreme Court decide? Why? The issue being considered was if the Transportation Agency violated the Civil Rights of Johnson (a male employee) by selecting Joyce (a female employee) for a promotion when gender was a contributing factor in the selection process. The review board recommended Johnson for the position but Joyce was awarded the position by the selecting official as part of

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    Ms. Teresa Keller addressed the Oklahoma City Service Center move to the Will Rogers Building. We have eleven claims takers and two supervisors that have moved into the space on the northeast corner of the fourth floor, just north of the Adjudication unit. Brenda Orange is now supervising both Adjudication and the Service Center employees. The move went smoothly, and we are thrilled to have them here. This move saved the agency $90,000 a year. Due to budget constraints the decision was made not

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    called Johnson & Johnson. I will use financial analysis tools to determine how this company is performing. Lastly, I will explain reasons why this company should be in your investment portfolio. The Business Johnson & Johnson was created in New Brunswick, New Jersey in the year 1886 by three brothers named Robert Wood Johnson I, James Wood Johnson and Edward Mead Johnson. In 1885, the brothers created a product line of ready to use surgical dressings which led to the creation of Johnson & Johnson

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    Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

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    the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

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