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    Harrisville is a tiny town that is almost completely dependent on tourism. Harrisville has beautiful, sprawling beaches, a faultless state park, and an up-to-date harbor. However what it seems to be lacking is people. When the recession hit this small, tourist town, its profitable production nearly stopped. Now the harbor is barely utilized by local fishermen. A state park established in 1921, now struggles to fill just half of its 229 campsites. Along with the vast expanse of beaches, the…

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    in Logandale, Nevada. Three of the more prominent demographics that will be identified are religion, language, and non-working parents. Grant Bowler Elementary is located in a rural area Moapa Valley, which is an unincorporated division of Clark County. It is primarily a farming community and small businesses with about 7,000 people and made up of three different communities Moapa Valley town, Logandale, and Overton. The school has approximately 500 students enrolled from Kindergarten to…

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    SYNOPSIS: On the 3rd of October, 2015, I, CPL. Lessane, of the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Estill Police Department, in the city/county of Hampton, in reference to an assault that occurred in the Furman area of Hampton County. Upon arrival, I made contact with the complainant, Roger Bryant, who stated he was assaulted by an individual he identified as “Shawn”, on Honey Hill Road in Furman, unknown exact address. I gathered the pertinent information needed to complete this…

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    There is this idea in the minds of many: a shining utopia, where society can exist without consequences. There is no war, no crime, no suffering. The people of this city experience only happiness and joyousness. This description is not of any world that can or ever will exist; it is merely a fantasy, one that is described in the story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula Le Guin. Society cannot exist without consequences, there must always be retribution. This splendid city could not…

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    Americans share many characteristics, beliefs, and values; however, each individual member of this culture is unique. I was born and raised in a small rural area called Boykins, Virginia in Southampton County. The history of slavery this area dates back to 1831. Slavery’s pivotal role in Southampton County has been recognized by the community, schools, and news reporters. Slavery is embedded in the African American roots. Today, African Americans, including myself, have experience discrimination…

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    Ferry Beach State Park is located in Saco Maine, between Old Orchard Beach and Camp Ellis. The park is nestled on 117 acres of beautiful land ranging from forested areas with luscious trees, to white sand beaches. One of the most popular draws to the park are the hiking trails where you can spend an afternoon taking in the awe inspiring views of the different eco systems that have made themselves at home and flourished. The trails are littered with man-made bridges that perch you above the floor…

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    Identifying Information G. F. is a 42 year old, bi-racial, single, heterosexual male. G. F. lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before being detain at the Allegheny County Jail on September 24, 2016. Client states that he does not have any aliases. Reason for Referral G. F. was referred from the Allegheny County Jail to Allegheny County Treatment Alternative (ACTA). G. F. presents with Opioid Use Disorder (F11.10), severe and Cocaine Use Disorder (F14.10), severe. Client stated that before…

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    We buy homes in New Jersey and the surrounding including Fort Lee, Leonia, Englewood, Teaneck, Bergenfield, Closter, Dumont, Palisades Park, Tenafly, Edgewater, Englewood Cliffs, Demarest, and Ridgefield Park in Bergen County. We also service other areas including Hudson County and Passaic…

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    The Buffalo Creek Disaster is a book by Gerald M Stern, about how the survivors of one of the worst disasters in coal-mining history brought suit against the coal-mining company. The book … by Gerald M. Stern is about a disaster that happened in 1976 …The book was review by prominent persons search as the former President of the United States who termed it as “A shocking, timely book”. Also, The New York Times Book Review talked of the book as “a fascinating tale of how investigative lawyers…

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    Community Improvements

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    Meant to enhance the structure of community assets, community improvements can take a different turn when presented. Challenges are created as not all parties see projects as improvements to the community, but as a loss of structure to environment, beauty and potential opportunities that are important to them. Using social capital, building trust and creating teambuilding can help lessen the impact or destruction of the cohesiveness found within a community. As Estates outlines, social…

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