n The California Condor is a New World vulture‚ the largest North American land bird. Currently‚ this condor inhabits only the Grand Canyon area‚ Zion National Park‚ and coastal mountains of central and southern California and northern Baja California. Although other fossil members are known‚ it is the only surviving member of the genus It is black with patches of white on the underside of the wings and a largely bald head‚ with skin color ranging from yellowish to a bright red depending on the
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California: Dream Catcher For the Nation. We not only are American but we are Californian. In addition to our Nation’s history we have one of our own. A history so loud and rapid‚ so tumultuous‚ that it is no wonder California is what is is today. Our individual history as Californians are unique‚ but can be traced to a single common denominator- hope. From our early Spanish beginnings to the modern era ‚ fortunes have been made and lost‚ dreams came true where other’s have died‚ towns have
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California has been at an ongoing war with its self for many years on water regulations for several years. California has been in a drought for about 8 years and the state is starting to regulate water but the people have a different idea. If California decides to keeps these strict water regulations there economy will suffer. Water regulations will make the economy suffer because the amount of jobs farmers provide would shrink horrendously. Pete Belluomini the vice-president of Farming for
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This week’s lecture focused on issues that arose due to the California Gold Rush. Peggy O’Day explained that during this time many people were pouring into California with the hope of gaining wealth through the mining of gold. The state greatly encouraged mining because it soon became the basis for their economy. Therefore‚ California passed many mining laws‚ such as one that gave hydraulic miners rights as prospectors. Hydraulic mining uses high-pressure water to move rock materials in order to
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This paper will examine the statutory rape laws within the state of California. It will look at the laws and punishment for coming statutory rape. It will also look at the laws regarding sexual acts toward children. Also‚ the paper will examine how these laws work to protect children from sexual abuse. Statutory Rape Laws Statutory rape falls under the California Penal Code of 261.5 PC. This code states “statutory rape" takes place when any person engages in sexual intercourse with a person
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California Pizza Kitchen Case California Pizza Kitchen has been operating since 1985 predominantly in California. As of June 2007‚ they had 213 retail locations in the US and abroad. Analysts have put estimates on the potential of 500 full service locations. CPK ’s strategy includes the opening of 16 to 18 new locations this year including the closing of one location. In the second quarter of 2007‚ revenue increased 16% while comparable restaurant sales grew by 5%. Performing comparatively well against
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California drought: Why farmers are ’exporting water’ to China By Alastair Leithead BBC News‚ Los Angeles While historic winter storms have battered much of the US‚ California is suffering its worst drought on record. So why is America’s most valuable farming state using billions of gallons of water to grow hay - specifically alfalfa - which is then shipped to China? The reservoirs of California are just a fraction of capacity amid the worst drought in the state’s history. "This should be like
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Introduction In January of 2014‚ California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency after the drought led to the driest year in California history. Local government agencies sprung into action‚ calling for a twenty percent decrease in statewide water usage. Californians across the state were subjected to laws and regulations put in place to manage drought conditions. Farmers‚ especially‚ experienced hardship as groundwater and surface water supplies were cut off due to shortages. However
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California is home to many great landmarks and tourist attractions‚ Disneyland‚ Universal Studios‚ many great sports teams like the Lakers and The 49ers‚ the Golden Gate bridge‚ and Alcatraz. However‚ one of the biggest states in the country is in danger of mass destruction from a huge crack in the ground called the San Andreas Fault. What is the science behind this fault? why should people fear it? and what could be the result of another devastating earthquake? The San Andreas Fault is a place
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California is the most populous state in the United States. California is a state next to the Pacific Ocean in the south west of the USA. California is famous for its long beaches‚ thong bikinis‚ gangs and graffiti‚ it has California pizza‚ sunshine‚ movie stars‚ Hollywood‚ wine and movie stars. However‚ how do we know‚ that that all exist? The answer is not very easy. Everyone of us knows something about California. Maybe he has heard of California on the radio‚ has watched films about it on TV
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