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    so‚ what are they doing about it? Although water seems to be everywhere all water is not useable. Even though 71% of the earth is made up of water‚ water is still scarce in every country; including the United States‚ according to Williams (2014). California sits right on the Pacific Ocean; however‚ this water is not consumable and Californians are experiencing a four-year drought. As mentioned by The Water Project (2015)‚ in developing countries‚ either the quantity of water is significantly scarce

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    indicated the progressive yet subtle hints of our departure. I did not know why my father took the job in Washington D.C.‚ but I did know that I resented him for it. However‚ it wasn’t long before I realized the move was for my own good. Back in California‚ my family lived in a tightly cramped two bedroom and one bathroom apartment. I soon realized moving to Virginia gave my family unspeakable opportunities‚ those that some take for granted‚ such as being able to live in a single family home. Coming

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    even applied to any State Universities because I never thought I could achieve something so great and push myself‚ even though I graduated with a 3.5 GPA. After thinking and thinking and searching for the right career and college I finished at California College San Diego (CCSD). I chose this college because it is a short term course‚ with an excellent program and educational system. I also have spoken to a variety of student that have attended and graduated from CCSD and I have heard nothing but

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    California is no stranger to the larger majority of ethnicities that originate from all over the world. A large portion of the population is accounted for‚ are immigrants who come from southern countries like Mexico‚ El Salvador‚ Guatemala‚ etc. Eastern and far eastern countries also divide a minor portion of the population. These immigrated families that come to the United States‚ come to pursue and hope their children in body the same vision they have‚ to continue their education. But‚ for many

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    Wildfires have been raging through California for only a couple of days now. Firefighters started fighting the numerous wildfires on October 7th‚ now they face a new‚ and overwhelming challenge on Wednesday. The winds have started to strengthen and expected to develop more‚ causing a threat to spread wildfires. The wind gusts are predicted to surpass more than 40 mph‚ even at 12-13 mph cause embers to fly. The wildfires have destroyed hundreds of buildings causing thousands of people to evacuate

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    characterizes the workings of government” (360). Bell‚ California is an example of how political corruption took place. City councilmen and women took misappropriations of public funds‚ raising taxes and pocketing most of the money. Members of the city council took advantage of citizens‚ stealing the money they paid in taxes. Robert Rizzo‚ city manager‚ was making nearly $800‚000 a year‚ which demonstrates how corrupt people in power can get to be. Bell‚ California demonstrates how the government imposed unfair

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    In the recent election‚ marijuana was legalized in many different states including California. This legalization will only affect our communities negatively because people will over-consume this drug and will create dangerous environments for everyone around them. Legalizing marijuana will create more chaos in communities because more people are able to purchase it and will educe irrational and even violent behavior. Additionally‚ only people over the age of 21 can purchase the drug‚ but teenagers

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    Yet‚ lurking within this beauty are parasites that threaten its vitality. Phoradendron bolleanum‚ commonly known as California mistletoe‚ is a parasitic plant that predominantly targets Juniper californica; its impact can be substantial. This parasitic relationship begins when the mistletoe infests the branches of the juniper‚ allowing it to drain nutrients and water from its branches and roots. An initial indicator of the parasite’s effects is the weakening of the tree. As the mistletoe obtains

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    California DMV written test #1 1. It is illegal for a person 21years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (bac) that is _____ or higher. a. 0.08%- Eight hundredths of one percent 2. You must notify DMV within 5 days if you: a. Sell or transfer your vehicle. 3. Highways are typically most slippery: a. When it first starts to rain after a dry spell. 4. A police officer is signaling you to continue driving through a red traffic light. What should you do? a. Do as the

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    Like many states‚ California allows youth offenders as young as 14 to be transferred from the juvenile system to adult courts. In 1996 based on the Frontline Texas study found that juveniles sentenced in adult court did receive longer terms than they would have received in juvenile court. Some people don’t know what they are doing until something bad happens‚ they think parents will always be there to solve the problem. A lot of people go through things that they can’t help and it makes them

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