The state of Michigan spends more money on jails and prisons than it does on education‚ but is this money well spent? The Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative would suggest that it is. The MPRI is a collaborative effort that draws from the commitment of community groups‚ the Michigan Department of Corrections‚ and other state agencies. Launched in 2003 and expanded statewide in 2008‚ the initiative’s mission is to equip every released offender with tools to succeed in the community. The MPRI is
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Despite reports of significant snow levels at higher elevations‚ it appeared to be a seasonable day and we chose to complete a day hike to Rocky Top‚ classified as one of the most strenuous climbs in the park. We climbed seven miles and 3‚600 feet‚ first in the mud‚ and then in the snow‚ to reach the summit‚ only to be greeted by nasty winds and below-freezing temperatures. We were wet‚ cold‚ and
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hen drawn as a "population pyramid‚" age distribution can hint at patterns of growth. A top heavy pyramid‚ like the one for Grant County‚ North Dakota‚ suggests negative population growth that might be due to any number of factors‚ including high death rates‚ low birth rates‚ and increased emigration from the area. A bottom heavy pyramid‚ like the one drawn for Orange County‚ Florida‚ suggests high birthrates‚ falling or stable death rates‚ and the potential for rapid population growth. But most
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Malunggay and Camote Tops Smoothie Abstract: Nowadays‚ people are self-conscious. We are become more conscious when it comes to our health. The purpose of our project is to be able to come up with an innovative delicious and nutritious smoothie that ingredients are very much available and prominent in our country. Moringa Oleifera also known as‚ Malunggay is one of our main ingredients. It is rich in Vitamin B‚ which plays important role in cell metabolism‚ Vitamin C which is good antioxidant and
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Reaching the top of the tree in one’s chosen occupation or profession is the usual standard by which success in life is measured‚ at least in the Western world. However many Asians would reject this criterion. The contemplative religions assert that success is only measurable in terms of religious advancement and of the acquisition of the virtues. Thus‚ success would be in inverse ratio to material advancement. Most of the world accepts the definition of material advancement‚ its objectives being
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The Top 10 Hotel Groups in the World IHG Retains Top Spot Surpassing the 600‚000 Room Mark Due to pre-planned projects‚ most leading hotel groups posted positive supply growths / MKG Hospitality’s world ranking 2009. WORLD‚ 26 May 2009: UK-based InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) retains its number one position in the world‚ surpassing the 600‚000 room mark. Meanwhile‚ Hilton Hotels recorded the largest growth among the top 10 at 9.3%‚ bringing their global room count to over half-a-million
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Beauty‚ glamour‚ girlie stuff is what most of the girls love! America’s Next Top Model is one of the reality shows that is shown every Wednesday at 8:00 pm PST. It seeks to find the next golden girl of the modeling industry. Contestants from different states go for auditions‚ and the judges pick 13 finalists who fit with the requirements which include an age that is between 18 to 27 years‚ height of at least 5 feet and 7 inches‚ a US citizen‚ and must not have previous experience as a model in
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Top 30 Environmental Concerns From water pollution to global warming‚ environmental issues affect every person‚ animal‚ community‚ and nation on the planet. As increasing evidence supports the devastating effect humans have on the environment‚ more people are taking steps to protect the environment and educate others about environmental problems by looking at the top 30 environmental concerns. Top 5 Public Concerns According to a series of Gallup polls conducted between 1997 and 2008‚ Americans
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Mendez Enrolling in college was one of the most important decisions I made in my life. With this decision‚ come a lot of difficulties and obstacles but the outcome of my journey will be rewarding. One of the ways that I show that college is a top priority for me is by attending school and being on time everyday. Being on time show respect to the instructor and to my fellow classmates‚ being late to class means that I will miss important announcement or material presented at the beginning of
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TOP TEN ISSUES FACING THE USA One issue where the stakes are simply too high to ignore China is rising. America should look for cooperative mechanisms to advance its goals where possible but continue to press bilaterally with China and better deploy regional and international mechanisms where necessary. To be above china again America needs to restore financial stability. With U.S. financial troubles at the center of the current global vortex‚ the U.S. has important obligations to strengthen the
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