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    Rush The Gold Rush was one of the most influential times in California History. During the four years from 1848-1852, 400,000 new people flooded into the state. People from many countries and social classes moved to California, and many of them settled in San Francisco. All this diversity in one place created a very interesting dynamic. California during the Gold Rush, was a place of colliding ideals. The 49ers came from a very structured kind of life to a place where one was free to make

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    APPENDICES The Case Studies The following case studies have been compiled from existing reports and other sources including the ‘Thundering Hooves’ report prepared by AEA consulting for Edinburgh City Council in 2006. Figures and references have been updated where possible. Edinburgh Edinburgh rates among the smaller of the festival cities benchmarked with a population of 450,000 within the city and 780,000 people in the surrounding region. Singapore has over 4m inhabitants within its metropolis

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    The San Andreas Fault and its role in Plate Tectonics and Earthquake Prediction The San Andreas Fault is one of the most widely studied faults in the world. Scientists use an array of methods in collecting data and providing analysis of fault characteristics both past and present. Presently there are many differing hypothesis and models used to describe crustal movements and deformation within the Pacific and North American plate boundary. Historical earthquakes along this fault have proven to be

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    Although California minimum wage is higher compared to other states like Mississippi whose minimum wage is $7.25, Mississippi still has the better deal because of the cost of living. A dollar goes much further in Mississippi than any others state. One way of determining how far a dollar can go is to measure the "regional price parities" data that is published by Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses Census information and economic data to calculate the relative value of earnings in each state.

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    The University of California was set up in 1868, considered out of a fantasy in the State Constitution of a school that would "contribute a great deal more than California 's gold to the greatness and fulfillment of impelling periods." From a social occasion of academic pioneers in 1868 to the Free Speech Movement in 1964, Berkeley is a spot where the brightest identities from over the globe get together to explore, make request and improve the world. Berkeley staff, graduated class, and authorities

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    San Francisco's Secret Tiled Staircase One of my favorite locations is this staircase because you do not only get to see a fantastic view of san francisco but you also get to admire 163 steps decorated with 2,000 handmade tiles. It took 2 and a half years until the artist, Colette Crutcher and over 300 volunteers, finally revealed the staircase. “The steps paint a picture of the sea flowing into the sky. A colorful twist of water and sea life swirl up the steps to land with flowers, plants, birds

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    Conclusion: San Francisco Today and Tomorrow Today, in the 21st century, San Francisco is a very well diverse economy, with developed services, tourist attractions, and friendly industries. The city has been also known to be heavily activist and has been known as the “Left Coast City” in the world (Brabazon, 2011, p. 43). Throughout San Francisco, business has shaped its economy. San Francisco vibrant business community benefits from a range of business incentives (“Business”). Many business investors

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    of the California missions. It was founded by Fray Jose Altimira on July 4, 1823. Mission Sonoma, it’s shaped like a square of long buildings, forming a quadrangle, made of adobe bricks and wood. In one corner was the church, adjacent was living quarters and parallel were the workshops, kitchen, and storage. In addition, there were orchards, gardens, vineyards, fields of grain, a grist mill, houses for the soldiers and Indian families, a jail, a cemetery, and an infirmary. Mission San Francisco

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    control, mental problems, or for revenge. It is very astonishing that people will kill others for fun or because they feel isolated from society. With the existence of serial killers, there will be many more reasons why they kill and it will always surprise society for the reasons serial killers commit crimes. Society will also not be expected to know or understand when and why these crimes are being committed. The only people who will truly understand why crimes are committed are those who commit

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    Motorcycle Accident Lawyer San Francisco Motorcycles are a preferred mode of transportation for many people in San Francisco. The feel of the open air, the freedom and saving on fuel are good reasons to ride a bike in the Bay Area. However, when you're on a motorcycle you''re more vulnerable. Thousands of people are injured or killed in motorcycle accidents every year. If you were involved in an accident in San Francisco, you have rights. The motorcycle accident laws in California are complex. An attorney

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