...Fundamentals of Nevada History Joseph Marlo C. Guilas September 23, 2013 Nevada and U.S. Constitution Mr. Rulon Huntsman Abstract The Nevada constitution was framed by a convention of delegates chosen by the people. The convention met at Carson City on July 4, 1864, and adjourned on July 28 of the same year. On the 1st Wednesday of September 1864, the constitution was approved by the vote of the people of the Territory of Nevada, and on October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed that the State of Nevada was admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the original states. Nevada’s history of race relations in the 1950s and 1960s was compared by journalists and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) to that of some southern American states, notably Mississippi. Although not as formalized in law Nevada still provided many examples of racism against minorities in housing, employment, and public accommodation. Early beginnings of the civil rights movement in Nevada can be traced at least as far back as 1959 when planning for the February 1960 Winter Olympic Games at Squaw Valley was underway. The U.S. Justice Department was concerned because of the impact racial discrimination in public accommodations might have on international visitors and was anxious that nothing should occur to mar or blot that event. Likewise, the California Attorney General was concerned because Olympic visitors would be visiting...
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...How far does the disaster of 1898 account for the growth of Catalan and Basque nationalism? The humiliating defeat of Spain to America during the Spanish-American War of 1898 dealt a catastrophic blow to the Spanish nation. In the subsequent Treaty of Paris signed on December 10th 1898, Spain relinquished its remaining colonial territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific. The disaster evoked heavy criticism of the Restoration government and its inherent corruption amongst many groups within Spanish society and served as a catalyst for the emergence of new political forces seeking to contest against the ruling oligarchy, most notably Catalan and Basque nationalism. This essay will argue that the disaster of 1898 was largely accountable for the growth of this nationalist sentiment in Catalonia and the Basque country. However, it will go on to assert that it was not wholly responsible: Catalanism had been built upon a steadily growing tide of Catalan particularism throughout the nineteenth century, and in the Basque Country its growth was ephemeral and would in fact enter a period of a more accelerated development during the years of the First World War. In Catalonia, friction had long existed between its regional demands and the centralising mission of the Spanish state. This tension had grown as a process of modernisation encouraged by industrial development in Catalonia had widened the cultural and economic gap between it and a stagnant central and southern Spain...
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...shootings have pushed the gun control debate further into the public eye, as well as prompting law makers across the country to take the issue seriously and deliver policy solutions. Although not an entirely partisan issue, public opinion polls as well as voting histories, indicate that the Democratic Party support gun control legislation, while the Republican party are to a greater degree, in favour of opposing gun control laws (1). The Democratic Party believes that the individual right to bear arms is important and that it will preserve Americans’ Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. But at the same time, believes that firearms should be subject to reasonable regulation, which include, strengthening the background check system, reinstating assault weapons bans and closing gun show loopholes (2). The party understands the terrible consequences of gun violence and is determined to ensure that through increased regulation; guns do not fall into the hands of those irresponsible, law-breaking few. The Republican Party on the contrary, believes in the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, as it is a law-abiding citizens’ God-given right of self-defence. The party call for the protection of such fundamental individual rights, as recognized in the Supreme Court’s decisions in District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v. Chicago affirming that right (3). Furthermore, the party hold the position that individuals have a right to obtain and store ammunition without registration...
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...Culture & Society ENGL-117*: English Composition 2 3 3 Semester Hours: 15 Credits (LAS=14, NR=1) BIOS-255*: Anatomy & Physiology III with Lab ENGL-147*: Advanced English Composition PSYC-110*: Psychology BIOS-256*: Anatomy & Physiology IV with Lab SPCH-275*: Public Speaking or SPCH-277*: Interpersonal Communication PSYC-290* †: Lifespan Development SEM ESTER 3 Credits 2 3 3 2 3 NR-222: Health & Wellness (T=3) CHEM-120*: Intro to General, Organic & Biological Chemistry with Lab BIOS-242*: Fundamentals of Microbiology with Lab PHIL-347*: Critical Reasoning or PHIL-447*: Logic & Critical Thinking Credits 3 4 4 3 3 Semester Hours: 16 Credits (LAS=16, NR=0) Semester Hours: 14 Credits (LAS=11, NR=3) Total Credit Hours: 45 YEAR 2 Session I Session II SEMESTER 1 NR-224: Fundamentals – Skills (T=2, L=1) NR-302: Health Assessment I (T=1.5, L=0.5) NR-281: Pathophysiology I (T=2) NR-226: Fundamentals – Patient Care (T=2, C=1) NR-304: Health Assessment II (T=1.5, L= 0.5) NR-282: Pathophysiology II (T=1) SEMESTER 2 Credits 3 2 2 3 2 1 Semester Hours: 13 Credits (LAS=0, NR=13) SEM ESTER 3 NR-324: Adult Health I (T=3, C=2) NR-291:...
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...the dynamic geologic processes that have shaped a spectacular landscape. 63829_02_insidecover.qxd 11/25/08 12:53 AM Page ii ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS TO ASK Northern California.1 Introduction Ⅲ What are northern California’s physiographic provinces? Ⅲ What is the Farallon subduction zone? al Ⅲ What two types of plate boundaries exist in northern California today? th Ⅲ What are terranes, how do they originate, and why are they important in northern California? Northern California.2 The Sierra Nevada: California’s Geologic alifornia’s Ge Backbone Ⅲ What is the Sierra Nevada batholith? rra batholi Ⅲ What kinds of rocks surround the Sierra Nevada batholith? ra Ⅲ When and how was the modern Sierra Nevada uplifted? e Ⅲ What types of gold deposits occur in the Sierra Nevada? e? Ⅲ What is the Mother Lode? Northern California.3 The Klamath M Mountains t ath an Ne evada Ⅲ In what ways are the Klamath Mountains and the Sierra Nevada similar? ds ro o ath M Ⅲ What kinds of rocks comprise the ophiolites in the Klamath Mountains and what tectonic events do they signify? ineral occu th ntai Ⅲ What mineral resources occur in the Klamath Mountains? Northern California.4 The Gr Ca rnia e Great Valley fa s th i he Valle Ⅲ What factors have led to the formation of fertile soils in the Great Valley? at t ime y Grea Seq Ⅲ What was the origin of the sedimentary rocks in the Great Valley Sequence? ori l p duced Gr Ⅲ What is...
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...two-wheeled cart; the cart was a major source of transportation. The chariot was pulled by a horse which gave the two wheeled cart greater speed. (Fox) The wheels of the chariot were exceptionally lightweight and maneuverable, in part from the cross bar construction. (Fox) The chariot reached Egypt by way of war, where it spread to Asia, Greece, and Europe. The Egyptians modified the chariot to fit their needs and terrain. Wooden parts were strengthened using metal. (Fox) The Egyptian chariots were lighter than that of their enemies, giving the Egyptians an advantage in speed. (Fox) It is believed that the chariot was more widely used for transportation and hunting than for war. In 1848 gold flakes were found at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. By 1849 thousands of people were migrating to California in what is known as The California Gold Rush. (Staff,...
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...Executive Summary Las Vegas Sands Corporation (“LVS”) is arguably the world’s premier casino resort operator. With its operations in Las Vegas, Macau, Pennsylvania, and its new development in Singapore and Europe LVS, is now well-positioned to capture a large slice of what is becoming an increasingly huge pie. They are the biggest company in its industry with a USD market cap of 35.1 billion as of 2011. The casino operator has been a pioneer in opening new markets in Asia, and will continue to aggressively focus on a variety of other development opportunities where it’s needed. However, LVS has faced significant financial challenges since the economic recession began in the fourth quarter of 2008. Among the significant ones is its large amount of long term debt currently at 9.58 billion. Las Vegas Sands Corporation has strategically sold some of their “non-core” assets such as the Venetian retail mall, and its Shoppes at the Palazzo in order to remain compliance with its credit covenants. With this said, there are now in the position to return to profitable operations with its Asian pipeline and its new development project in Europe with the assumption that upon completing these projects it will generate enough revenue to get rid of all their debts. In addition, to their debt issues are the ongoing lawsuits that have brought a threat from government officials questioning how the company conducts its domestic and foreign operations. This is an issue of growing importance especially...
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...Muslims got into Spain as Arabs and Berbers in 711 through Gibraltar straits. Thereafter, they established massive control of Iberian Peninsula. They had attacked much of the Northern parts of Spain including Toulouse by 719. This advancement, however, was stopped from central France in 732 by the Christians. The recapture of the Toledo by the Christians made Europe Muslim a special place of interest for what they had accomplished. Umayyad dynasty overthrew the Caliphate immediately after the civil war in Syria and Iraq, and replaced it with Abbasids dynasty. This caused a shift in the centre of power from Syria to Iraq marked by the foundation of the imperial capital of Baghdad in 762. In an attempt by the Abbasids members of the Umayyad, Abdu al-Rah man escaped into Andalusia and became ruler of Cordoba, its capital. A lot upgraded during this dynasty rule including social security, Muslims were the majority in the military. Much remembered during the period of the civil war between Syria and Iraq that resulted to a shift in power. They were able to restore peace and a smooth transition in power. Islamic contributed immensely to the growth of Europe that later spread worldwide. These contributions affected varied areas ranging from art, architecture, medicine, agriculture, music, language, education, law, and technology. In education, the madrassah was the first college, mainly teaching Islamic law and theology. Islamic world has had a considerable effect on the development...
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...marriage was out-lawed by the emperors Constantius II and Constans in 342 AD and has continued to be through-out most of the world until the twenty-first century (Boswell 83). With the advent of gay rights movement in many industrialized countries, same-sex marriage has become more accepted. A prime example of this is what lawmakers in the state of New York did on June 24, 2011. With a thirty-three to twenty-nine vote, the legislature legalized same-sex marriage, making it the largest state where gay and lesbian couples can now get married (New York Times 2011). However, Even with recent legalization of gay marriage in some parts of the nation there are still states that are strongly against it. States such as Alaska, Hawaii, Nebraska and Nevada have, by popular vote, passed Defense of Marriage Acts (DOMAs) as a constitutional amendment. This gives states the legal right not to recognize same-sex marriage from other states where it is legal. I will argue that DOMA legislation is discriminatory and that same-sex couples have a legal right to the same marriage benefits and public acknowledgment enjoyed by heterosexual couples. Also, that second-class remedies such as civil unions and domestic partnerships are insufficient and in some cases degrading. And lastly, that same-sex marriage may be beneficial to society and does not pose a risk to traditional marriage. So where did this debate begin? Well the current national debate on gay marriage was sparked by the Supreme Court...
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...took a post at University College, London, as senior demonstrator in anatomy. Then, he spent a year on Rockefeller Foundation fellowship in USA. He married to Dora Tyree, an instructor in anatomy, in 1921. In January 1923, he moved to South Africa, as a professor of anatomy at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. In November 1924 Dart was given a fossil skull that had been found recently at Taungs. He extracted the fossil from the hard matrix and found that the skull was a child’s. It was a mixture of apish and human features. Its teeth were human-like while its brain was the size of an ape’s. Raymond Dart had found the missing link in the man-ape line of evolution. He died on 22nd November 1988 at the age of 95 in Reno, Nevada. I am interested in Raymond Dart’s work because it is fascinating to see what a unique species we are, and how we have evolved into what we are today. I also think it is important to understand the differences between us humans and animals. Raymond Dart’s scientific areas of expertise was neuroanatomy (he taught neuroanatomy in university) and palaeoanthropology (since he discovered the ‘Taung Baby’)....
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...Comparative Summary The health care industry in the United States is big business in proportion to gross domestic product (GDP). Americans spend approximately two trillion dollars on health related expenditures (Baker, & Baker, 2013). The industry is expected to experience positive growth over the next two decades (Baker, & Baker, 2013). Coupled with this growth is the pressing need to control costs. This is especially so in government funded reimbursement programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare (Gapenski, (2008). As the American population ages, the demand for increasingly efficient health care organizations is essential to a positive outcome for the industry. Health care is one of the world’s most complex undertakings, there are innumerable processes at every level. For-profit Financial Environment For-profit organizations must make a return on investments and services rendered. They must meet their obligations and must satisfy private investors and shareholders (Finkler, & Ward, 2006). With a return on investment being one of the top priorities, motivation can be fostered to provide high efficiency with a superior product. In this case, a superior service. Mountain Star Healthcare Mountain Star facilities are owned and operated by the larger parent company Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). This private company began trading shares in the stock exchange in 2011 (Hospital Corporation of America, 2013). Their goal is to approach service expansions with the patient put...
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...Week One Student Guide This week introduces you to the fundamental principles of the legal system, the importance of our Constitution, and an analysis of the court system. The readings in this area cover the concepts that define law and the thoughts that help shape jurisprudence along with its history. The Federal Court, Supreme Court, and the jurisdiction of the courts are also covered. Constitutional law is covered from the perspective of business. This week also provides an introduction to the various forms of business. Small businesses, entrepreneurs, and general partnerships are explored. You discuss how a corporation is formed and how it can be financed. Finally, you study limited liability companies and limited partnerships, as well as franchises and special forms of business. This week further introduces you to the concept of alternative dispute resolution as a method for resolving disputes outside traditional litigation. After first looking at the litigation process, you are then introduced to arbitration, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, minitrial, fact-finding, and the use of a judicial referee. The Legal System and the Legal Forms of Business OBJECTIVE: Explain the major components of the legal system. Resources: Ch. 1, 2, & 4 of Business Law: Legal Environment, Online Commerce, Business Ethics, and International Issues Content • Ch. 1: Legal Heritage and the Information Age o Introduction to Legal Heritage and the Information...
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...Presence and Influence Western Governors University “Being human means being whole physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually” (Koerner, 2011). I believe that these are important aspects that contribute to our life as human beings. As a nurse, part of our professional presence is to be able to understand other people by putting ourselves in their situations. When we understand, value and respect others, we are able to provide the healing that they need. A1. Differences Between Two Models of Health and Healing Larry Dossey, a medical theorist and physician, developed a theory of health and healing which incorporates three different eras in healthcare. In 1800s, Era I medicine considered consciousness a mechanical entity like the physical brain (Dossey, 1996). This era looks at the body and the mind as purely physical, as purely pursuing the blind laws of nature. The therapies that shake out of that approach are medications, surgery, radiation and so on (Dossey, 1996). Era II, which is known as the “mind-body medicine, emerged in the 19thcentury, when scientists began to understand what is known today as the mind-body connection. In Era II, consciousness is believed to have an influence on i individual health (Dossey, 1996). Era III medicine adds a spiritual dimension to health, according to Dossey, and captures the idea that consciousness can extend beyond the body. Dossey uses the term “non-locality”...
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...Handbook Have you ever thought that humans would eventually see the day where we could cure the incurable? That there would be a solution to cancer, AIDS, and birth defects? A miracle among human beings is being researched and it is thanks to stem cell research. Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research (ESCR) is probably the most significant and compelling area of medical research today, whether in reality, or perception, or both. Stem cell research is used for investigation of basic cells which develop organisms. The cells are grown in laboratories where tests are carried out to investigate fundamental properties of the cells. Any step of advancement in this research can create a cure in the world of sickness in ways that were only imagined (Haydock, DeJesus, 2011). The use of stem cells could potentially cure diabetes, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injuries, heart conditions, and more. The history of stem cell research has endured quite a journey. From being a breakthrough in science to being banned by the President, Embryonic Stem Cell Research has come a long way in the fight to be viewed as ethical and life changing. ESCR has a plethora of pros and cons. Since the 1973 Roe v Wade decision legalized abortion, society in the United States believes that ESCR is inevitably tied with the politics of abortions because in order to do research on the cell, the embryo will die when the cell is retrieved, and Congress fears this would encourage woman to have abortions. On the other hand...
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...Washington’s Open Bosom: Immigration and The Unrealized Dream HIS 206 United States History II Instructor: David Hall February 8, 2016 On December 2, 1783, the 51 year old first President of the new United States sat down and wrote to the members of the Volunteer Association and other Inhabitants of the Kingdom of Ireland who were rankling under the yoke of British colonialism. In this letter Washington provided advice to buoy their spirits and off handedly provided his thoughts on immigration to the country that he had fought to free: “The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges…” (Spalding, 1994, p.36). 233 years later and the open bosom that Washington spoke of has been encased in armor, sealed behind stout oak. The tenets of the USA Patriot Act have made the process of immigration to the United States an almost impossible task for many of the world’s population. However the Patriot Act alone did not make Washington’s statement seem quaint and idealized. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1892, the cold inhospitable surroundings inside the fortress like Ellis Island, and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 made Washington’s welcoming bosom an impossibility, a dream which remains unrealized. On May 6, 1882 the corpulent, mustachioed 21st inhabitant of the executive mansion, President Chester...
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