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    which include low-income individuals and unemployed veterans. Many low-income individuals and families become homeless because of high rent for housing. According to the CBS news article “San Jose State Professor Struggles Living Out of Her Car”, An adjunct English professor named Ellen Tara James-Penney at the San Jose State University lives in her car because she can’t afford a home in the South Bay with her 2500 monthly payment. While most people believe that homeless people are addicted to drugs

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    voters. As California is a huge state, there is a need to understand the state political landscape. Prior to the 1980’s, the state was largely divided on a North-South Axis. Before that, Democrats only dominated the Bay Area and part of Los Angeles County. At that time, most of Southern Californians were Republican Supporter. At the same time, the Central Valley was sparsely populated. This means that it is hard to know which political mindset they have. An example would be the state divided over

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    Scott Peterson

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    Detective Craig Grogan gave a sworn statement that he had probable cause to believe Mr. Peterson committed two counts of the crime of 187 Penal Code, homicide, on or about December 23 or 24 of 2002, in the county of Stanislaus. April 17, 2003 the Judge of the Superior Court in Stanislaus County, California issued a warrant for the arrest of Scott Lee Peterson. The court found that the District Attorney’s office did, in fact, have probable cause to bring Scott Peterson in. The Judge specifically

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    I’m all for Gun Control Guns are a nuisance in the United States and citizens should not be allowed to own or carry a firearm. It is essential that regulations to gun control laws are enforced for the protection and welfare of our society. Civilians lack the necessary training and basic knowledge to own or carry a gun, therefore military officials and law enforcement agencies are the only entities that should be allowed to use firearms. Several mass shootings have occurred in the United States

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    Finance Major Essay

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    The definition of finance is rather complex but Merriam Webster seems to provide the most comprehensive explanation, stating, “the management of revenues; the conduct or transaction of money matters generally, especially those affecting the public, as in the fields of banking and investment” (Merriam Webster). The management of revenues is essentially the core of what separates the jobs of finance majors, compared to other business-related majors such as accounting and economics. While accountants

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    subspecies, R. r. halicoetes, and southern subspecies, R. r. raviventris both of which reside in Northern California around the Bay area. The northern subspecies can be found in the San Pablo and Suisun marshes of California, whereas the southern variant reside in the marshes of Corte Madera, Richmond and South San Francisco Bay. Salt marsh harvest mice heavily depend on dense coverage of the pickleweed (Salicornia virginica)--their preferred habitat. In marshes with salt-tolerant plants, the

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    The Transcontinental railroad could be interpreted as the most memorable change in America in the 19th century. The railroad played an important role in the westward expansion and on the progression and development for the American economy. When America had acquired the West, the need for adequate transportation rose considerably. Suggestions dispersed about a railroad that would scope across the continent from East to West. Republican congresses ruled for the federal funding of railroad construction

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    I. Facts of the Case: Dr. Joseph Lifschutz was a practicing psychiatrist in California and sought a “writ of habeas corpus” to be released from custody in the county of San Mateo California. Dr. Lifschutz was found in contempt of court and was arrested for refusing to obey an order of the San Mateo court ordering his release of records relating to him and one of his patients. Dr. Lifscutz did not follow the order because he believed the order from the court was unconstitutional, violating his

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    Sea Otter Speech

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    A sea otter is the smallest marine mammal in North America, and is a part of the weasel family. They range along the coast from San Mateo County, and South ward through Monterey County, down through Santa Barbara county. Most animals don’t have fat on them, unlike a sea otter which has blubber to keep them warm, which is very thick. It keeps the otters warm in negative degree waters. Their fur is made up of million hairs per square inch. Only way they keep their coats waterproof, which they

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    Final Strategic Plan and Presentation: Donald's Daycare Center Objective The objective of this work in writing is to develop a strategic plan with strategies and tactics to realize the strategic objectives, measures, and targets. Included will be marketing and information technology strategies and tactics. Three methods to monitor and control the strategic plan will be proposed and measures to advance organizational goals financially and operationally will be analyzed. Finally, actions will be

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