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    not only the development of California‚ but also the outcome of the United States of America. It was a period of time in American history in which large groups of people migrated with hopes to find gold in California‚ which proved to be crucial for the success and growth of California. The California Gold Rush had a major impact on the development of California‚ as it caused the economy and cities of California to flourish. This event caused major changes in California‚ such as a population increase

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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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    The Alamo Mission in San Antonio also known as Mission San Antonio de Valero is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Antonio‚ Texas. In 1716‚ Roman Catholic missions in East Texas was being established by the Spanish government. San Juan Bautista‚ Coahuila‚ the nearest Spanish Settlement was approximately over 400 miles away. It was then declared that San Antonio de Valero would be used as a new mission. Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares was in charge of the mission which was located

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    The Economic and Migratory Effects of the Gold Rush on California America has long and rich history and one of most famous and largest was gold rush happened in California throughout 1848. The gold that was found in California was considered unique because golden nuggets were found in the river which made it easy to collect and also free to take home. Many of the gold seekers believed that they would return home in a few months or in a year with their packets full of gold. The spirit of gold attracted

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    CALIFORNIA HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME: The walk of fame is located in Hollywood‚ California. This was created by: M. Stuart‚ who served in 1953 as the volunteer president of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The 4 categories to be in you could be involved in to get star: motion picture‚ television‚ recording and radio Made of pink terrazzo and brass- are the stars To get nominated to the Walk of Fame the sponsor of that person who wants to get the star must fill an application out for him or her

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    Webquest Project Salinas River area of California By: Zuricely Popoca‚ April Moreno‚ Alex Gutierrez What is the Salinas River?  The river is one of the major valleys in  California and also the most productive  agricultural regions   Is one of the largest river of the central  coast of California   A place to live‚ work and visit   Where is it located?    Its located west of San Joaquin Valley and  south of San Francisco Bay and the Santa  Clara  Length 175 miles (282 Km) Weather

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    legislation Monday to create an earthquake-warning system that could give California residents up to 60 seconds advance notice when a temblor strikes. The initial cost estimate of $80 million would help pay for ground sensors and relays that could provide text and mobile alerts in the event of a quake on the San Andreas Fault‚ according to Caltech scientists in Pasadena and state Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Van Nuys). "California is going to have an earthquake early warning system‚" Padilla said at a

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    the nature and role of vision and mission statements in strategic management • Describe why mission statement is important • Identify the components of mission statements • Discuss how vision and mission statements can benefit strategic management activities • Evaluate mission statements of different organizations • Write good vision and mission statements Ch. 2-2 © 2001 Prentice Hall Comprehensive Strategic Management Model External Audit Vision & Mission Statements Long-Term Objectives

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    Exercise Objectively review the Mission Statement (Purpose or Mandate) of a mental health service in your area where you work‚ volunteer or participate. Note: If you are connected with a mental health organization‚ review the Mission statement specific program or service that you are affiliated with. • Include a copy (scan if necessary) of the Mission Statement with your submission. • Take the Mission Statement at face value. Identify (quote) the actual words within the Mission Statement that reflect the

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    Mission and Vision Paper The organization and mission and vision statements that will be discussed are from SGT (Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies)‚ Inc. which is an aerospace services company that was founded in 1994 by Harold Stinger and Dr. Kam Ghaffarian. They are headquartered in Greenbelt‚ Maryland with locations throughout the country and I had the pleasure to work for them for a year before my contract was bought out by a competitor. SGT states that they are dedicated to customer satisfaction

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