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    New Jim Crow Sociology

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    Chapter 4: The Cruel Hand This chapter considers how the caste system of operation, and once people released from prison. In many ways, the release from prison does not represent the beginning of freedom, but the humiliation and cruelty of a new stage of control. Official discrimination and social discrimination follow discourage offenders released to re-enter the larger society. Numerous laws and regulations discriminate against ex-offenders, prevent its significance for economic and social…

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    on the money. As a child you might have been inspired to be things such as a police officer or a fire fighter. This is perfectly fine, if you’re a child. As soon as your older to make rational decisions you do not only realize but are told that firefighting is probably not the best career option. Why? Because the salary is relatively low compared to other graduate options. Money is what drives students through college. UCLA surveys shows that students more than ever choose their colleges and…

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    There are over 2.2 million people within the prison system in the United States. That is the highest prison population in the entire world. In the U.S, there are more prisons than colleges and in some parts of the country, there are more people in prison than in college. Throughout the country, there is a disturbing trend, “the school to prison pipeline.” The American Civil Liberties Union describes this trend as, “children are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal…

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    There are twenty-three California State Universities, and after some careful consideration, I’ve decided to do my research on Cal State San Bernardino, the University I hope to attend. California State San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino, California. It was created on April 29, 1960, and was originally called San Bernardino-Riverside State College. Its name was changed to California State College at San Bernardino in 1963 and opened in 1965. It finally earned its university status in…

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    Complying With Statutory Regulations And Organisational Safety Requirements Describe the roles and responsibilities of themselves and others under the Health and Safety at Work Act and other current legislation(such as The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety and Welfare Regulations, Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Display Screen at Work…

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    In particular, when it comes to law enforcement which is something that in itself force most people to commit crimes people of the feeling of not want to be caught and string to outsmart police offers as part of the thrill of waling the gray line in which makes them. The term law enforcement is defined as to any system by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms…

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    Introduction The Worcester cold storage fire arose on December 3rd 1999, killing 6 firefighters. This fire; even though it was a tragedy was a blessing in disguise because it gave fire fighters a new perspective on firefighting. The cause of the fire is reported to be started by 2 homeless men who were seeking shelter in the Worcester warehouse. Its been said that the fire started from a candle tipping over that the homeless men lit, and left without reporting the fire. The fire was finally…

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    firefighter or an emergency medical technician (EMT) for a while, I researched requirements and how I could progress in the field over time. Upon completion of high school I realized that I really had no idea what I truly wanted to do, and while a firefighting or EMT career seemed appealing, it didn’t feel like the fit for me. Since I did not possess the resources to go to college, spending all of the money and working so…

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    501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. She receives no compensation from the foundation. Her program coordinator, Amy Armenta, salary is paid for by Ben Meadows. Ben Meadows is a Wildland fire gear company. Ben Meadows has been providing wildland firefighting gear for over 60 years. He started the company because Wildland firefighters defended the wooded area near his home town. His belief is offering the best tools and equipment and giving free, expert technical support. He stands behind The…

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    Reliability Centered Maintenance started when a preventative maintenance plan were developed for the Boeing 747 airplane in the 1960’s by the maintenance steering group. In the RCM process in maintenance not only ‘what can be done’ is considered but also ‘why should it be done’. To facilitate the RCM process seven questions should be asked to complete the process. • What are the functions and performance standards of the asset in the operating environment? • How does the asset fail to perform…

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