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trends continue, approximately 40 percent of these new households will be captured by Collin County, significantly driving the residential market in this region. In fact, 98 percent of all population growth in the PMSA is expected to be captured by the three county areas of Collin, Denton and Dallas. 2. Housing Affordability, Average Sales Price and Growth As it is illustrated in figure 2.1, Collin County has the highest percentage of families that can afford median-priced homes in Dallas market

Part I To start a discussion a cultural competence in the field of law and within the courtroom, it’s important to establish the definition of culture in clarity. Culture is “a dynamic value system of learned elements, with assumptions, conventions, beliefs and rules permitting members of a group to relate to each other and to the world, to communicate and to develop their creative potential.” (Obialo) Religion, food, language, customs, unspoken values and beliefs, clothing and other outward expressions

Karen Minster Rebecca Medley ENG-123 June 14, 2015 Cape Cod’s Housing Crisis Cape Cod is plagued by an economic dilemma: young people, especially young families can not afford to live here. From 2000 to 2010, Cape Cod experienced an exodus of 27% of those between the ages of 25 and 44. One of the major factors in this outmigration is the lack of affordable housing. Affordable housing is defined as a specific, measurable ratio of income-to- housing expense. They are homes made available specifically

Pine Creek Outfitter watercrafts pass by Jerry Run falls on Pine Creek in April. It is possible that there may be a “hatch” on Pine Creek when we ride through here. North of Blackwell is a prime area for being bombarded by flying nymphs. These aquatic insects start their lives in the waters of Pine Creek. Mayflies and caddis flies are plentiful at certain times of the year. Their presence signals that the waters here are pure and that the stream quality is excellent. At different times in the spring

brand is a premium residential housecleaning service who markets to those households with an annual income of $75,000 or more. The Merry Maids – Ocala franchise specializes in providing superior service to upper-class households in Marion and Sumter counties in Central Florida. After relocating to Ocala, Florida, I searched for housecleaning services in Ocala. However, I found that there were no branded housecleaning services in this area The Merry Maids – Ocala franchise will be offering a high-end

Environmental and Emergency Preparedness Hajra Takala Benedictine University Professor, David Milen, Ph.D., MPH, MS, BA, AAS Environmental health hazards refer to any threats to human health; an example of these hazards is disease-causing agents and chemical exposure. These hazards are closely associated with disasters and emergencies in a variety of ways (WHO, 2015). The environmental and emergency preparedness is one of the main core duties of the

impacting health and well-being in the communities where they live. Additionally, it is essential to become prepared for potential disaster. I live in Maytown, which is a small community of East Donegal Township in the northwest corner of Lancaster County. The town’s proximity to the Susquehanna River played an integral role in the early history of this community. This is the community being assessed for this paper. Air and Water Quality According to the EPA (n.d.), the air quality index for

Yakima County is geographically very unique. The county is located in south central Washington State among seven neighboring counties. Its geography consists mainly of rolling foothills and fertile valleys. Agriculture is the main producer in the county’s economy and, according to the Yakima county economic profile, Yakima is the second largest county in Washington state at 2.75 million acres. Concerning health in Yakima County there are three major issues that stand out. The percentage of people

2014). The prisoners were not located, but more than 600 slaves were liberated along their route (Cox, 2014). The subsequent battle did not last long, with minimal losses on both sides, but led to the decline of the Confederate stronghold in Jackson County. Brigadier General Alexander Asboth commanded the Union controlled District of Western Florida, headquartered at Ft Barrancas, Pensacola. BG Ashbot gained a solid reputation from his previous service in Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee, before

needs of the town as it grew. This project explored several sites for a water intake facility and proposed a site in Todd, North Carolina on the South Fork of the New River (Town of Boone, 2008). This project was presented to the residents of Watauga County as a need to ensure water was available as their growth edged nearer to maximum capacity for the available water. The policy for North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources (NCDENR) is for communities to plan for expansion at 80%