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    often disputed. Technology is helping educate students even at the elementary level, but studies are showing a decline in average IQ compared to data collected in the last half a century or so when this technology didn’t exist. A study by the U.S. Census Bureau showed a 2.44-point IQ drop from 1950 to 2000, and predicts an additional

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    Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau (Census) have collaborated to create the American Housing Survey (AHS), the most comprehensive national housing survey in the United States, providing data used to monitor and assess housing supply and demand. HUD’s goal is to increase visibility and usage among priority audiences. In order to do that, HUD must make the content discoverable and user-friendly to people that may benefit from its use. In previous

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    How to choose a profitable business to invest in 2017 I have compiled information from 8 of the fastest growing industries in the United States to help you with up-to-date information on profitable businesses where you could invest this 2017 I am going to tell you about some of the most remarkable trends in these industries, and some interesting facts about them that can give you a good idea of their potential. I also hope this work will help you find one or two great ideas that can inspire you

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    Association, 2013). The [city/county name] County Emergency Management Office states that [city/county name] County has four hazards. These hazards are Naturally-Occurring Events, Technological Events, Human-Related Events, and Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Events. [city/county name] County is ranked at highest vulnerability for drought, flooding, and winter storms in South Carolina. It is also ranked as highest vulnerability in the state for transportation accidents involving chemical or radiation spills.

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    According to Gonzalez (2014), despite economic growth for households Nationally and in Colorado, Latino/a households in Colorado are still making approximately $17,542 less than the average median household income (pg. 5). Disparate economic differences for Latino/a Coloradans includes West Colfax, where the Latino/a community accounts for approximately 55% of the population, roughly 5109 persons, with 42% of Latino/a’s in West Colfax living in poverty (West Colfax, 2013). Income-based statistics

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    U.S. Census Bureau said “In 2014, 15.5 million or approximately 21 percent of children in the U.S. lived in poverty.” Most people know that having children will be nothing more than bigger financial pain; however, there are also those who see it as a gain. Due to welfare and other help programs, people that are having more children are able to get by in life The US welfare system states “The type and amount of aid available to individuals and dependent children varies from state to state. When

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    The community has a big challenge maintaining the grass on the multiple golf courses within a desert state with little water recourses. Scottsdale pioneered wastewater reuse and water banking which recycles water within the community thus decreasing the need to import water. The community aims to conserve its natural water resources, preserve its meaningful

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    an excellent source from which to sample. According to an article written by Yinka Adegoke, deputy editor of Billboard Magazine, Spodify has over 10 million users across the globe who have a paid subscription. Of those, 6 million are from the United States (Adegoke 2014). In order to obtain a more accurate sample, this study will draw the random sample from these users specifically, as those with a paid subscription have better control over the music in their library and have full access to all available

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    The town of Colma is located in San Mateo County within the state of California. Colma was established on August 5, 1924. It has an elevation of 100 feet above sea level, and measures 1.91 square miles. Population Economic Status Assessment The Population Economic Status Assessment tool assisted in obtaining statistical facts about the population of this community. According to the US Census Bureau, Colma has a population size of 1,837, which includes 848 males and 989 females

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    agency also has a partnership with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to provide educational services to all children who are apart of the residential treatment programs. All of the therapy programs offered at Applewood Centers are run by state licensed therapist and counselors. Each service was created to meet the specific needs of all program participants. A variety of funding services from the county and other community resources are available to cover the cost of services offered at Applewood

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