...Code Noir & Plaçage: The Influence of Race and Gender in Antebellum Louisiana Since the founding of Louisiana in 1682, various countries and systems of law have presided over it, creating a diverse social and legal culture that has always been unique in comparison to the rest of colonial America. Equally as diverse as the different power structures which existed in Louisiana is its racial composition: a myriad of groups such as Mulattoes, Quadroons, and Octoroons. Louisiana presented an interesting social dichotomy: freed people of color arguably experienced the best standard of living in comparison to the rest of colonial America, whereas the lives of the enslaved were some of the most brutal and repressed. However, to reduce Louisiana to solely a colony that struggled with race-related issues oversimplifies something inherently more complex; antebellum Louisiana was an intersection of social class, gender, and race both politically and socially. Each cultural nuance of Louisiana contributed to the creation of plaçage, which...
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...A Gumbo of Influences: Louisiana’s Slave History, 1763 to Statehood The state of Louisiana has a very diverse and rich heritage and unique history. The history that will be referred to in this essay is that of Louisiana's slaves and slave laws. Much of the country’s slave history is easily traceable through the original thirteen colonies before the Revolutionary War and declaration of the states’ independence from British rule. But what about the slave territories that were later added to the Union? Being the eighteenth state to join the Union, Louisiana’s slave history originates from a different colonial super-power; but which one? Many are lead to believe that to be the French. While they are not incorrect, they are not entirely correct in saying that. Louisiana was a territory transferred through the hands of many. Louisiana was most touched by the hands of the Company of the West Indies, the French Crown, as well as the Spanish Crown and each hand left its own print in the territory’s slave history. First, one needs to take an initial look into some general concessions about Southern Slavery and the so called Southern Slave System. The purpose of slavery was to acquire cheap labor. There is also what many people refer to as the “Chattel System” or “Chattel Principle” which held slaves to a numeric value. A fugitive slave, J.W.C Pennington, recalled this principle: any slave’s identity might be disrupted as easily as a price could be set and a piece of paper passed from...
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...Business Meetings Etiquette Appointments are necessary and should be made at least 2 weeks in advance. . Appointments may be made in writing or by telephone and, depending upon the level of the person you are meeting, are often handled by the secretary. . Do not try to schedule meetings during July or August, as this is a common vacation period. . If you expect to be delayed, telephone immediately and offer an explanation. . Meetings are to discuss issues, not to make decisions. . Avoid exaggerated claims, as the French do not appreciate hyperbole. Relationships & Communication French business behaviour emphasizes courtesy and a degree of formality. . Mutual trust and respect is required to get things done. . Trust is earned through proper behaviour. . Creating a wide network of close personal business alliances is very important. . If you do not speak French, an apology for not knowing their language may aid in developing a relationship. . It is always a good idea to learn a few key phrases, since it demonstrates an interest in a long-term relationship. . The way a French person communicates is often predicated by their social status, education level, and which part of the country they were raised. . In business, the French often appear extremely direct because they are not afraid of asking probing questions. . Written communication is formal. Secretaries often schedule meetings and may be used to relay information from your French business colleagues...
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...important to be responsible as an employee so I decided to postpone my homework for a bit and finishing updating the site. One hour later after I reviewed all chapters of chemistry, I did some practice quiz. I was way too sleepy to study so I went to bed. Can I stand that I will have a bad grade? No, so I set up my alarm clock to 5 and wake up early in the morning to finish my reviewing of humanities. I learned that in life there will always be minor setbacks, weaknesses, and failures. I didn’t learn this just by waking up and have a bad day. It took an immense catastrophe to open my eyes that everything is bound to change sooner or later and there is nothing you can do, but pick yourself up and keep on moving. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana with my four siblings and mother. I have an older sister, a younger sister, and two younger brothers. I am the second to the oldest. I was use to my hometown New Orleans and leaving it was never something I expected to do. I will always remember the date and time that Hurricane Katrina hit my hometown. It was August 29, 2005 around 6:00am. I remember vaguely my mother running into my room telling me to grab only a few clothes and hurry outside to the car. I was half asleep and slightly confused at the same time. Everything seemed to happen in a blur. The next thing I knew my...
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...Louisiana Center for Nurses The purpose of this agency is to safeguard the life and health of the citizens of Louisiana by assuming persons practicing as registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses are competent and safe. This nursing school provides data services, in accordance with LAC 46:XLV 11.3309.A.11. The Louisiana State Board of Nursing provides a roster of all individuals licensed. This agency also provides license renewal for the nurses of the state of Louisiana. This online agency allows a nurse or the person getting their license for nursing. This site makes sure that no one is being treated unfairly, because this site gives you the option of filing a complaint, any violations of Nurse Practice Act can be reported on thus site as well. Once I have entered this site I received up-to-date news about what is happening with in the world of nurses. Another important thing about this agency is that you can look up a license or permit number using the verification service. This agency mainly focuses on the needs of nurses like RN’s and APRN and this site also provide online renewal applications. This site is very reliable because this agency abide by laws, rules, and Scope of Practice which the information on credentialing and practice. This agency handles all nurses that wants to practice nursing or they already have their license and they want to renew it, mostly relating to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN). This site holds...
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...In 1940 owner Flora Levy had a historic ice cream parlor built named Borden’s ice cream parlor, located in La Fayette, Louisiana. In 1981 Flora Levy a lifelong resident of La Fayette, Louisiana died. Borden’s ice cream parlor had a long family history. When Flora died she stipulated a large bequest to the University of Louisiana La Fayette’s Foundation in her will. Part of Levy’s bequest included the ice cream parlor. The Foundation held the title to the building and then they rented it to the manager who continued to operate the business. Borden’s had been passed down from generation to generation within the Levy family. Flora Levy’s mother had giving the parlor to her. Borden’s ice cream parlor was sold by the Foundation in May 2009 to Red Lerille owner of La Fayette reds health club. Red brought the property with intentions to keep the local icon alive in their town. Red Lerille planned to make minor changes to the building adding a drive through and outdoor seating. Red Lerille made his daughter Kackie Lerille the manager. Lerille was very interested in a mom-and-pop type of business like the ice cream parlor. Red quoted “ I believe it is the American Way but it is dying fast.” That location of Borden’s was actually the last Borden’s ice cream shop in the United States. Borden’s ice cream parlor is a Lafayette tradition and Red and his daughter intends on bringing it back to it’s original state. Borden’s ice cream parlor has had a long family history. Elle...
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...impact. We are doing absolutely everything in our power to eliminate the source of the leak and contain the environmental impact of the spill. We are determined to fight this spill on all fronts, in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, in the shallow waters, and on the shore. More than 2,500 people are working in the response effort following the sinking of the Transocean Deepwater Horizon drilling rig. BP's team of operational and technical experts is working in coordination with many federal, state and local government agencies, organizations and companies. BP, the U.S. Coast Guard and other Federal government agencies have liaised with governors and homeland security and emergency preparedness and environmental protection staff from Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi as well as Texas....
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...or omission. In state white collar crime there is never a person a not a person who benefits from the crime. It is usually either negligence on the part of the state or federal system. To declare a state crime, there must be three conditions met. First social audiences accept some rule or standard as legitimate. Second, audiences must maintain that a rule or standard has been violated, and lastly significant negative social reactions or sanctions are evident as a result. These terms were met in August of 2006 when the natural disaster of Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2006, Hurricane Katrina ravished through the New Orleans area and destroyed 80,000 - 90,000 homes and businesses, and killed over 2,000 people. The entire city was flooded and sitting under water. Negligence began before the hurricane even reached the United States. About 5 days before the hurricane would eventually hit Louisiana, it was on radar as a level one hurricane which should have been reported to the citizens as an issue but never was reported. The storm reached the status of level 5 (highest possible level of a hurricane) about 48 hours before it reached the city and there still had been no report to the citizens of the city when in the correct procedure they would have been notified when it was first noticed. The citizens of the city were under a watch for the hurricane 24 hours before the hurricane would eventually hit the city, and were made a warning just 12 hours before the storm and...
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...The French love affair with London Will the British and the French ever understand each other? “Rosbifs” are well known as the discoverer of binge drinking, they are awful cook and hypocritical. On the other side of the Channel, the “Froggies” are uppity, unclean and always on strike. Both keep clichés going and issues of dispute are not lacking as the debate between Sarkozy and Cameron at one of the last European convention demonstrated. Jean Guiffan has supported in Histoire de l’anglophonie en France (2004) that almost 15% of the French people declared not to trust their neighbours across the Channel. On the other hand, they demonstrate respect for each other when they walked hand-in-hand through les Champs-Elysées to celebrate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale in 2004. Part of our common history would make us think that French and English people do not get along but the French community in London is one of the most extensive and well established around Great Britain. At first sight, some cultural differences may simply be too wide to bridge. It is not easy to ignore the ancient rivalry when the station of the Eurostar in London is called Waterloo. William the Conqueror, Jean of Arc, the Hundred Years’ War, the Napoleonic Wars, and the race for colonies: from the cradle, French and English people feed their hard feelings. For example, “Son of British” was a common insult in Middle Ages in France (Zeldin, 2002). Anglophobia was an heirloom handed down from generation...
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...(Reuters) - With the failure this weekend of BP's "top kill" attempt to plug its leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well, fears are growing that the economic and environmental impact of the nearly six-week-old spill can only spread. Here are some facts about effects of the worst ever U.S. oil spill, triggered by the April 20 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig: THE SCALE OF THE CATASTROPHE "This is probably the biggest environmental disaster we have ever faced in this country," top White House energy adviser Carol Browner said on Sunday. "There could be oil coming up 'til August." Browner told CBS's "Face The Nation," "We are prepared for the worst." Louisiana, the nearest state to BP's gushing undersea well that is 42 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico, has been the most impacted by the spill so far. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal said this week that more than 100 miles of Louisiana's 400-mile coast had so far been impacted by the spilled oil. State officials have reported sheets of oil soiling wetlands and seeping into marine and bird nurseries, leaving a stain of sticky crude on cane that binds the marshes together. Billy Nungesser, president of Plaquemines Parish, saw dying cane and "no life" in parts of Pass-a-Loutre wildlife refuge. "Oil debris", in the form of tar balls and surface "sheen", has also been reported coming ashore since the April 20 accident in outlying parts of coastal Mississippi and Alabama. In the week of May 17, Coast Guard officials found tar balls...
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...British Petroleum (BP) Case Study Executive Summary This case study report examined a public relation management problem that British Petroleum (BP) faced since the oil spill accident happened in April, 2010. In addition, this thesis recommended possible solutions and implementation plans for BP to deal with the public crisis. On April 20, the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig in the Gulf of Mexico led to the largest accidental release of oil into marine waters in history. As a result, a huge loss of money and life was caused and affected serious environmental damage to wild animals and water pollution. BP was accused of their irresponsibility that it took 87 days before the well was closed and sealed. BP’s shares plummeted to the lowest point since 1996. The communities around the Gulf of Mexico blamed BP for their carelessness and appealed for more actions to recover their low income life. BP has already established $20 billion fund to respond the situation in the Gulf of Mexico. However, according to recent research, the amount of the money is not enough to straighten out the crisis. In order to examine the case, we performed PEST and SWOT analysis methods. We focused on evaluating economic and socio-cultural factors that were the major elements had affects on BP’s public image. At the same time, we analyzed and key strengths and opportunities that essential for BP to revitalize its brand image. Our analysis revealed two crucial factors. First, BP’s own...
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...Monday morning, 29 August 2005, this is a day most New Orleans residents will never forget. This was the day a category 5 hurricane named Katrina made its catastrophic debut to the Gulf Coast region and killed over 1,300 people. (The White House, 2006, p. 1) After it was all said and done, the nation was shocked at the events that unfolded in Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi and people were left wondering, “What went wrong?” National Geographic reported that the storm originated about a week earlier, 23 August, in the Caribbean and worked its up from the Bahamas making landfall Thursday, 25 August, in Miami. Winds at this time were 75-80 mph making it a category 1 hurricane causing some tree damage and killing two people. (Drye, 2005) The storm lost strength for a little while but once it hit the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it rapidly gained momentum and before long reached wind speeds up to 175 mph making it a category 5 hurricane. On Sunday, 28 August, New Orleans mayor, Ray Nagin, issued a mandatory evacuation order. Roughly 24 hrs later, the full strength of Katrina slammed into New Orleans and Biloxi. (Drye, 2005) Local and state emergency managers are responsible for coming up with a plan of action for different hazardous situations. Once a situation gets overwhelming for those levels of management, federal assistance is then requested. Prior to Hurricane Katrina’s arrival, various local emergency management agencies (LEMAs), such as local fire, police, and...
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...Hurricane Katrina in 2005 was one of the worst devastating storms in U.S. history. The storm was unavoidable; the loss of life was. The Golf Coast was hit with category three winds from Louisiana to Alabama causing the water level to rise and flood over 80% of New Orleans and nearby neighborhoods (Raven, Berg, & Hassenzahl, p. 110, 2010). The levees simply could not hold the water and because New Orleans sits below sea level in most places, the city was submerged. Many people were asking how a tragedy like this could happen. This case study will attempt to review some of the key factors that contributed to the flooding. Factors to review will be the human factor, the destruction of the natural environment for anthropocentric reasons, and the technological mistakes. Each of the factors together had the power to weaken the natural environment unknowingly causing a vulnerability to the city and its inhabitants. Human population continues to grow and with this expansion comes the need for housing. The depletion of suitable land leads builders to begin to look at other options. In this case, many years ago it was decided to build levees and canals in the wetlands area of New Orleans. The initial purpose for the construction of the levees and canals was for commerce, but the city planners changed direction as the need for housing became more urgent, and the city was built. Humans through no fault of their own expanded into an area that was not suitable for construction and in the...
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... ATA Martial Arts is very excited to announce that April 28, 2012 is the date chosen for the 2012 WARRIOR CLASSIC ATA Regional Championship Tournament. This event will be held at North Park in Denham Springs, Louisiana. We are expecting more than 700 competitors and over 1800 spectators. In order to host an event of this magnitude, it is essential that we have community support. This is where we need your business’ help. To raise money for our event we are asking local businesses to consider a donation or sponsorship to help defray some of the costs and to make the event an unforgettable one for the Denham Springs Community and the ATA. Please see the attached listing of sponsorships to determine what you are able to give. If you have some alternative idea to what is listed, let us know. We are willing to listen and accommodate your business in any way we can. The ATA Taekwondo Schools in Louisiana host four tournaments each year in the months of February, April, July and November. Each of these tournaments is hosted by a different school and attracts students from the entire state and out of state that are looking to compete and win. Our students earn points when they win competitions and these points give them the opportunity to become Louisiana State Champs and even world champions. On behalf of all of our students I would like to thank you for your continued support. Please mail your sponsorship to ATA, 9853 Meadow Lane, Denham Springs, LA 70706 or...
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