In the United States‚ the day is honored to commemorate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12‚ 1492. The day was honored for hundreds of years‚ but did not become a federal holiday until 1937 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared it so after a campaign by the Knights of Columbus. Columbus Day is also considered to be a day that Italian-Americans celebrate their heritage. In the 18th century‚ Italian and Catholic communities held parades and religious ceremonies
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References: Morgan Douglas F.‚ Green‚ Richard‚ Shinn‚ Craig W.‚ and Robinson‚ Kent S. 2008: Foundations of Public Service‚ Armonk‚ NY‚ M.E. Sharpe Stillman‚ Richard J. 2010. Public Administration: Concepts and Cases‚ 9th Ed.‚ Boston Wadsworth.
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MBA Program Case Assignment Course Title: - Statistical Decision Theory Instructor’s Name: - Dr. Yitibarek T. Submitted by: - 1. Leul Wondemeneh GSR/2024/06 Submission Date: - December 06‚ 2013 CASE TITLE: BROCKWAY AND COATES Given – Part A 1. Sales forecast – (at $ 30 retail price with the assumption of $15 whole sale price) a. 400‚000 copies – 40% chance; b. 1‚000‚000 copies – 30% chance; c. 100‚000 copies – 30% chance; 2. Flat deal with Senator Murphy a. $ 500
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‘Taken’ by Sarah Stillman‚ her approach was mostly informative‚ descriptive‚ and detailed. But‚ Stillman does not seem to have a bottom line. She just presents the topic‚ wants readers to have their own opinion‚ or what they will want take away from what she presents in the article. She jumps between different stories and different states laws regarding civil forfeiture. She made great points throughout the article which explained the main idea of what she is trying to convey. Stillman does shows how
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Staff writer for The New Yorker Sarah Stillman wrote an invigorating article titled The Throwaways where she argues using civilians for sting operations is hazardous for the informants. Using civilians as confidential informants is a growing practice among law enforcement since informants do not need to be trained‚ paid‚ or even protected; nevertheless‚ using civilians has led to numerous amounts of deaths for victim and pain for the families of the victims. Stillman’s article uncovers the truth
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M969a2 M969 5‚000-Gallon Semitrailer. The M969 5000-gallon semitrailer is a fuel dispensing semitrailer used primarily for refueling ground vehicles. The M969 has the same bulk delivery and self load capabilities as the M967. It has a 5000-gallon capacity and weighs 15‚000 pounds empty and 48‚950 pounds full. The M969 has the same dimensions and can be towed and transported in the same manner as the M967 tank semitrailer. The tank body and auxiliary engine and pump assembly are identical to that
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Question #1: What does Coates say about race? What does he mean when he says “racism is a visceral experience”? How does he show this? Visceral: characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect. (dictionary.com) “Racism— the need to scribe bone-deep… rendered as the innocent daughter of Mother Nature” (7). In this quote‚ Coates highlights that racism is a concept— not a set in stone idea— that society has inscribed features that are irremovable and created for the sole purpose
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Stillman - Case Study Intro to Public Administration The Death of the Spy Satellite Facts and problems: The problems that surrounded this Spy Satellite case appeared to be a direct result of a lack of oversight in all aspects of the project. Some of the pronounced facts were: The project "Future Imagery Architecture (FIA)" was behind schedule and over budget Boeing‚ the awarded bidder was the contractor for building the new generation of spy satellites. However‚ Boeing had never built these
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In the book‚ something quite interesting took place. Ibrahima met a Caucasian person for the very first time. Ibrahima was recognized by a marooned Irish ships’ surgeon by the name of John Coates Cox. The surgeon referred to him as the son of an African king‚ who had helped save his life many years ago. Cox was once found ill caused by insect bites. He was brought to Sori who provided shelter and care until Cox regained his health and then returned to Ireland. Ibrahima was known as “The Prince”
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In his article ‘ The Case for Reparations‚ One of the highlights Coates highlights in segregation that African Americans have faced in regards to homeownership. He mentions a man named Clyde Ross and how his lawsuit against the community housing argument. He was tricked into paying more by speculators raising the prices. This fell heavily on Ross because he was charged so much and if he missed a single payment he would lose everything. Many Black families were told that if you cannot make the payments
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