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Pre-calculus Research Paper Many people believe that winning at casinos is purely luck. But, if based on this logic, how do casinos stay in business? Is it merely luck, or is the gambling industry actually based on mathematics? In order to understand how these methods work, one needs a basic understanding of the difference between combination and permutation. In everyday life, combination is like taking a test. Some people start from the front, the back, or right in the middle, the order the…

The documentaries, by Alex Conrad and Louis Theroux, were similar and different in many ways. Alex Conrad’s documentary was based on problem gamblers who have suffered a great financial loss that has affected their livelihood. In Southern Nevada (Las Vegas) the amount of bankruptcy debt losses and civil court costs at $10,000 per pathological gambler (Fisher & Harrison, 2013). According to the National Council on Problem Gambling (2009), about 85% of adults, living in America, have gambled at…

A few miles north of Charleston, West Virginia are massive tree covered mountains. Small towns peppered the mountains except for Putney, and that mountain had only one town, Howardsville. Mysteries and old wives tales swirled around the mountain as long as anyone remembered and it’s probably those same tales that isolated the Putney Mountain. The residents of Howardsville had learned years ago to live with the legends. They just accepted that “things happen” and structured their lives…

California is one of the more interesting states. California has the most national parks out of any of the other states. California is the first state to have a trillion dollars in GDP (gross domestic product). It is also the birthplace of McDonalds. California has the tallest trees in the world. Apple, Disneyland, and Barbie all started in California. Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth, aside from the insides of volcanoes. The main reason that I want to go to California is because I…

The Imperial Valley: Permanent Oasis by Cory Phillips Imperial County, California has been a major agricultural, political, and commercial center in Southeastern California for over 100 years. Although the peripheral agricultural activities have been the focus and source of the region’s economy, the area’s role in agribusiness has also facilitated much urban growth. The farms in the Imperial Valley bring about $1,000,000,000 to the state’s economy each year. This rural and…

Apartment Living in Palm Springs, CA Overview Palm Springs is a beautiful resort town in Coachella Valley in Southern California. Its unique architecture and frequent visits from Hollywood stars have brought it global attention, making Palm Springs an exciting place to live. Its reliance on tourism ensures that there is always something going on in Palm Springs—you’ll never get bored here! Palm Springs: A Brief History Palm Springs began as Mexican land that was ceded to the US in 1848. Native…

unemployed. The only place in the United States where prostitution is currently legalized is in the state of Nevada in certain cities and counties. In an article written by Annie Lowrey, she explained that, “one Lyon County official, for instance, told an NBC affiliate the county raises $300,000 to $500,000 per year from the local brothels” (2-3). This data collected from one county in Nevada demonstrates that money made from legal prostitution is significant. This information only applies to…

Would National Park exist without John Muir? Throughout his life John Muir stood up for the environment in three ways. He wrote letters to politicians, books that defended the wilderness, and he founded the Sierra Club. All of these motivated people, such as Theodore Roosevelt to enjoy and preserve nature.  Historical Context John Muir was born on April 21st 1838. He grew up in Dunbar, Scotland until the age 11 when his family moved to the United States. His family bought a farm in Portage,…

revealed. On one return trip to the East, Siegel drove through the small town of Las Vegas, Nevada. Legend has it that Siegel suddenly had a vision of turning Las Vegas into a gambling mecca. Others said he had merely stopped there for a call of nature. According to popular myth, Bugsy envisioned building a large casino and hotel to which gamblers would flock. His vision was fueled by the fact that Nevada had legalized gambling in 1931. In Las Vegas, gambling was concentrated in downtown…

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