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Atlantic City is the gambling capitol of the east. Over 30,000,000 people visit the historic city’s eight major casinos located on the scenic Jersey shore (ferris). In 2011 Atlantic City ,which has dubbed itself AC, made 3.3 billion dollars which resulted in over 300 million dollars in taxes going to the state of New Jersey (ferris). These funds help to keep New Jerseys taxes from rising even higher and also help pay for much needed improvements in the state. Gambling Creates Government Revenue Gambling

the Society of Friends, who settled in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in colonial times. The history surrounding the establishment and growth of the Quaker colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania will be discussed. William Penn’s efforts in establishing the colonies of West Jersey and Pennsylvania were paramount to Quakers immigrating to America. John Fenwick also played a major role in founding the colony of West Jersey, which is now known as New Jersey and the later immigration of Quakers to Pennsylvania

Kevin Seawright: Data Driven Analysis, Flexibility and Straight-Forward Management We had the pleasure to sit down with Kevin Seawright, CFO and Executive Vice President of Newark Community Economic Development Corporation (Newark CEDC) to learn more about his philosophy and outlook on career and family life. Seawright has an interesting work life, spanning both the public and private sectors. He began his noteworthy, finance career with a government position in Baltimore, Maryland. Eleven years

There are three side to every story: his side, her side, and the truth. Sometimes the truth gets twisted, but through the different people’s perspectives one can understand how a turn of events occur. There a three pivotal events that are a part of Newark’s ongoing history; they are the Cholera epidemic that killed tons of people, the destruction of high rise public houses, and the Summer Riots that occurred in 1967. Through various people’s perspectives we can understand how individuals of Newark’s

has also contributed to a widening gap between the wealthiest and poorest members of society. This essay will examine two of the poorest populations in the United States, the Central Appalachian region of Kentucky and the population in Camden, New Jersey through the lens of two 20/20 segments reported by Diane Sawyer: “Waiting on the World to Change” and “A Hidden America: Children of the Mountains”. This essay will examine the interplay between economic life and family structure in these regions

I was glad to hear you made it back to your home safely. After you left, I reflected back on our conversations about George Washington and the Revolutionary War. Thanks to you and your quest for knowledge, I have done research on the great general and am happy to pass along my findings to you. Leading up to the Revolutionary War the colonists were thriving in America. Tobacco was a major export, and America was making a name on its own globally. There was growing resentment toward Great Britain

All Asian Americans are good at math, or at least that’s what I heard. They are also good at anything involving technology, science, and medicine. They study all the time, work really hard and live a version of the American dream I never thought to dream of. Afterall they’re Asian, their parents wouldn’t allow for anything less. In his article “The Harmful Myth of Asian Superiority” the ethnic studies expert Ronald Takaki writes about the idea that Asian Americans are more successful than other American

Market. Here… In New Jersey, the learned hatred for people of color stared me right in face, as if it was my time to finally confront something I have never been exposed to. This was one of many life changing events that has happened to me, though it happened at least 10 years ago, the memory is as fresh as yesterday’s occurrences. This very moment opened my eyes to a new respect for any other minority or anyone who has endured racism and discrimination. Springtime in New Jersey meant finally taking

Throughout all levels of American politics incumbents running for reelection have a huge and systematic advantage over their challengers. In this paper, the incumbency advantage will be examined through the lens of James “Jim” McDermott’s continual reelection in Washington’s 7th Congressional District and Sharpe James, the longtime mayor of Newark. James’ incumbency advantage is especially interesting in the context of 2002 mayoral campaign, where he was nearly unseated by Cory Booker. Both McDermott

1. The political motivations for English imperialism were made on country that is craving to succeed in power, to increase their land, to have an armed force, to achieve respect by captivating colonies, and increase pride and security countrywide. The Pilgrims left England to North America because they were seeking freedom from religious oppression from King James I. Even though most of them died during the cross over, the few that made it settle very quickly with the help of the Native Americans