...“October 27, 2011 Honorable Members of the Washington State Legislature: Despite three years of cutting budgets, reducing and eliminating services, and transforming government, Washington faces yet another major challenge. The September revenue forecast has forced another major overhaul of the state operating budget, this time to accommodate a drop of nearly $1.4 billion. Given signs that the November forecast is likely to bring additional bad news, I have prepared a list of alternatives that represent total expenditure reductions of more than $2 billion for the 2011–13 biennium. We will need at least that much to balance the budget and maintain a reserve. After earlier rounds of tough budget cutting, it is clear to me that across-the-board reductions — the only tool available under law to a governor — are untenable. Nonetheless, given the magnitude of the shortfall, it is necessary that we look to each state agency, program, board and commission for additional savings. While my staff and I are preparing the formal supplemental operating budget for submission next month, today I offer a starting point to the conversation we must engage in to resolve our budget problem. Attached is a summary of alternatives I am considering to reach savings of approximately $2 billion. To compile this list, I worked with agency directors to identify expenditure reductions in addition to the 5 percent and 10 percent reduction options submitted last month to the Office of Financial...
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...consultant management you (Nike/Trafford Council) have given me the task of issuing a report about your company and how they are set up. Within this report I shall be reviewing both business set ups. Nike is a Global business as the business is known all over the world with Nike clothing and accessories being sold world wide. In terms of the type of business that Nike operates in they are a Public business as anyone can invest into Nike on the New York stock exchange. Nike belong to the secondary industrial sector as Nike’s largest aspect of their business is manufacturing their goods such as shoe wear and general sports equipment. Trafford Council is a regional business as it only serves the people of the Trafford Metropolitan Borough of Greater Manchester. Trafford Council as a business is not for profit as it serves to fund trafford residents with local needed necessities such as: local schools, parks, street lights etc. Trafford Council belongs to the tertiary sector of business as Trafford Council is a service thus it is within the service sector which goes under the tertiary sector. As a globally recognised organisation Nike’s main business purpose is for profit maximisation, by helping to meet profit maximisation Nike have vast global advertising to help them sell as many Nike accessories as possible, in advertising they also sponsor some of the world’s most iconic sporting stars like footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo. Trafford Council’s business purpose is...
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...Adams, N., & Strickland, D. (1999, April). Handling A Shallow Gas Blowout in Southeast Texas. World Oil, 220(4), 137. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?sid=a7805da9-ecc9-40ef-991b-bff355310d9e%40sessionmgr4003&vid=13&hid=4108&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=500508081&db=aci Boyle, M. (n.d.). Multiple arrest in synthetic drug case in Montgomery County. Retrieved October 3, 2015, from http://www.click2houston.com/news/synthetic-drug-issues-have-parents-worried-in-montgomery-county/31456188 Center for Public Policy Priorities (2013). Montgomery County United Way Texas Regional Opportunity Index. Retrieved from:http://www.mcuw.org/sites/unitedwaymontegomery.oneeach.org/files/TROI.pdf Christie, L. (2014). Why everybody is moving to Texas. Retrieved from http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/29/real_estate/affordable-housing-growth/ Conroe Mental Hospital. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2015, form http://www.yellowpages.com/Conroe-tx/mental-hospitalsCraft, E. (2013). Air Quality Report: Texas Has More Work To Do. Retrieved from http://blogs.edf.org/texascleanairmatters/2013/04/25/air-quality-report-texas-has-more-work-to-do/County Profile (2015). Montgomery County Texas Overview. Retrieved from: http://www.healthdata.org/sites/default/files/files/county_profiles/US/County_Report_Montgomery_County_Texas.pdfDemocratic Underground. (2005). 10 Core Democratic Values that Separate Us from Republicans. Retrieved from http://www.democraticunderground...
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...is one of the nation’s ten largest art museums. Houston has 52,700 acres of parkland including 550 parks, public green spaces, and open water. Houston’s two major airports offer nonstop service to 186 cities worldwide. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is served by 18 airlines, and five airlines operate out of William P. Hobby Airport. 2 of 14 WHY NORTH AMERICAN UNIVERSITY? Safe and responsible environment - North American University (NAU) administration, faculty, and staff are committed to providing a safe and responsible environment for all students. Location, location, location – NAU is located in north Houston, eight miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and ten miles from downtown Houston. Greater Houston metropolitan area – Houston is home to one of the world’s best medical centers, NASA, a thriving museum and art district; and the Rodeo ranks among the best destinations for...
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...GPT Task 1 Western Governors University GPT Task 1 In January 1822, a group of settlers on board the ship “The Lively” landed at the mouth of the Brazos River. These settlers, joined by a few others, then traveled inland and settled along the Brazos River in what would become Fort Bend County. William Little built on the west bank of the river a one room log cabin called a “fort” by the settlers. The cabin eventually became known as Fort Bend. Many of these early settlers and others who joined them made up the ‘Old 300’, the first families brought to Texas by Stephen F. Austin, one of the first empresarios to receive land grants from the Mexican government to start a colony in Texas. This paper will provide an appropriate description with substantial detail of community of Fort Bend County, Texas. Data will be gathered and interpreted using concepts of epidemiology that include population/economic status; cultural; neighborhood/community safety and disaster assessment and planning. An appropriate community genogram to present the data collected in the assessment will be created. Provide a short interpretation of the genogram, including the health indicators for Fort Bend County. In addition, this paper will formulate a community diagnosis based on the data collected. A1. Community Description Fort Bend County is located in the Houston metropolitan area of southeast Texas. Harris County is direct border of Fort Bend County and is located on the southwest...
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... Have you ever wondered what your name means? This question was posed on me by my English teacher, Mrs. Beddingfield. I didn’t know much about my name before my research began. My last name was taken after my mom and I was pretty sure my name came from a baby name book. I also knew that I hadn’t met anyone who spells my middle name the same way I do. Before I began researching, I was given a list of things to look up about my name like it etymology, popularity, and famous people with the same name. After researching what was required to research, I learned a decent amount about my name. The first thing I did was conduct an interview with my grandmother. Since my parents are out of the picture, I had to ask my grandmother about the history of my name. Next, I searched through the Internet and found the websites Think Baby Names, Names.org, and Names.Mooseroots. My teacher also provided us with multiple websites that I also used along with those. Finally, I looked for information about my name in a book called The Facts on File Dictionary of First Names. It took about three books before I could find one with my name or even similar spelling to my name. By using books, the Internet, and a personal interview, I discovered the origin, meaning, and interesting facts about my first, middle, and last names. What I Learned I first researched my first name, Mollie. One website said that the origin of Mollie was Irish (“Names”). Another website said that it had a Latin origin (“Think...
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...Summer of Event The teachers of Seattle are coming to the job officially. According to “KIRO-TV Seattle”, the Seattle education association has arrived to a contract with the district of the Seattle Public School and the out coming agreement verified on Sunday. 3000 teachers and employees in the school are nominated to verify the three-year agreement at the conferencing in “downtown Seattle” that started in the daylight and finished shortly in the evening. “83% of teachers, 87% of paraprofessionals and 96% of the official professionals” are voted as ‘yes’ in the conference. The “Seattle Education Association” shows 5000 teachers and former employees in the district school. “Union President Jonathan Knapp” said that the agreement was “innovative and influential,” and that it “altered the landscape of the bargaining.” The vice president of the Union and chairman of snipping further included that members enquired what they could do to ensure that the learners obtained what they vindicated to get. This union conference had the greatest presence mark of any in its past. Now it is instant for the sponsorship groups to commence argues with the state act makers who have been certified by the Supreme Court for deteriorating to make the plan for complete grant of the public education in state, which had been focused by the 2012 McClearly decision. The public at the conference provided the snipping team status applause. Still, most of the people trust the contract is far from wonderful...
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...Throughout the “Farewell Address”, George Washington tries to bring about points that would make a strong and unified union through his ideas. He includes points over having parties and how they could turn into separation. He also includes point over having a moral society, using money in proper ways, as well as the way the country should interact with foreign countries. He formed a basis of government and the basis of the constitution to be formed for the future country. Within each part of his speech he goes over many important points that could potentially occur within the forming country. In one of his points he tries to explain the dangers of having parties within the nation. The separation of the nation could only break the union apart. He says, “The disorders and miseries which result gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual;” George uses this quote to show the evil that come out of a man when given parties that separate. The separation of parties make men feel that they are stronger than others rather than finding each other as equals. The separation could weaken the government rather than strengthen it....
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...geographical area of where Costco does business. Slide 2 Costco’s corporate sponsored campaigns are United Way, The Red Cross and the Children Miracle Network. Since 1988, Costco Wholesale Corporation has raised more than $100 million for children’s hospitals nationwide, through its partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network. In the greater Washington area, Costco has raised more than $4 million to support Children’s National Medical Center. In 2009 alone, Costco raised $824,000 for Children’s National Medical Center. Each year Costco strives to increase their Children’s Miracle Network fundraising through the in-store Miracle Balloon campaign and a regional golf tournament. Slide 3 The Costco Scholarship Fund Costco has joined forces with the University of Washington and Seattle University to create scholarships for underrepresented students. Costco’s goal is to fill the financial gap and offer access for many deserving students to attend these universities. The Costco Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to highly qualified underrepresented minority students who wish to attend Seattle University or the University of Washington. This scholarship fund is administered by the College Success Foundation. Slide 4 “Costco is committed to improving the accessibility and quality of health care for children in our communities. By assisting Children’s Hospitals across North America with financial and...
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...The most prominent autochthonous people in the Seattle region in Washington State are the Duwamish. The Duwamish are comprised of approximately four historically distinct groups of people that banded together in response to the increasingly commonplace European settlers and trappers. Today, while the word “Duwamish” is commonplace in the households of Seattle and even the moniker of the most prominent river in the city, the Duwamish tribe is still not recognized by the federal government. On January 22, 1855, the Duwamish and other tribes of the greater Seattle area signed the Point Elliot Treaty, guaranteeing fishing and hunting rights and a reservation to all tribes who signed the document. The violation of this treaty by white settlers...
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...2/5/2012 ECONOMIC NEXUS IN WASHINGTON STATE: DEFINING SUBSTANTIAL NEXUS Armikka R. Bryant* I. INTRODUCTION This Article explores the evolving framework of nexus and examines the constitutional constraints imposed on states’ tax jurisdiction and how states overcome those limitations. In 2010, the Washington State Legislature declared that out-of-state businesses with no physical presence in Washington were earning significant income from Washington residents by providing services or collecting royalties on the use of intangible property in the state.1 The Legislature also determined that, although these out-of-state businesses did not have a physical presence in the state and were not paying their fair share of Washington State taxes, they were nonetheless receiving the following significant benefits provided by the state: • Laws providing protection of business interests or regulating consumer credit; • Access to courts and judicial process to enforce business rights, including debt collection and intellectual property rights; • An orderly and regulated marketplace; and • Police and fire protection and a transportation system benefiting in-state agents and other representatives of out-of-state businesses.2 * Armikka R. Bryant, Tax Policy Counsel, Washington State Department of Revenue; J.D., 2001, The University of Iowa; LL.M. (Taxation), 2004, The University of Washington; B.A., 1997, The University of Michigan; member of Washington State Bar. I would like...
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...The MOBILE MEDIA tours were an initiative of the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) to help build audiences in northern and regional communities of Ontario for independently produced, artist-driven film and video. In 2005, the tour took place over four weekends in April and went to four communities Peterborough, North Bay, Thunder Bay and Sudbury). Each community had a 90-minute screening and a half-day workshop. A promotional poster and program guide, in both official languages, were made available free of charge by OAC to presenters and the public. The program guide included a critical essay contextualizing the MOBILE MEDIA tour within Ontario’s contemporary media arts practice. The practical and comprehensive workshop following each screening was facilitated by a group of media artists, the tour coordinator (Annette Mangaard) and an OAC granting officer. In 2006, the tour was expanded to 11 communities (Attawapiskat, Fort Albany, Guelph, Hamilton, Moose Factory, Moosonee, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, Timmins, Whitefish Lake First Nation). The screenings consisted of two 30-minute programs, curated through an open call to programmers, and one 30-minute program of work by local artists. The tour was co-presented by local individuals or organizations who provided the venue, screening equipment and volunteer labour and promoted the event to their community. Once again, a promotional poster and program guide were provided by the OAC. Filmmakers, programmers,...
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...class/rehearsal, members must remove all jewelry. This includes watches, rings, necklaces, bracelets. Only small stud/knob earring is allowed. Females must comb their hair away from the face and rolled in a bun for all classes. Long fingernails are not allowed. Cellular phones must be turned off (or put on the silent mode) and secured in bags once has begun. No Shoes excepting the approved dance footwear is allowed on the dance floor. Dance footwear should not be worn outside of the dance room. Absolutely no food will be allowed in rehearsal. Food must be consumed outside, and wrappings/containers must also be disposed of in garbage bins provided. Only drinking water or energy drink will be allowed inside the dance centre. Serving Humanity for the Greater Glory of God Revised: January 21, 2012 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) RULES & REGULATIONS 9) 10) Absolutely no chewing gum is allowed when partaking in a class. BaSiS operates an open rehearsal policy where parents are concerned. However parents are only allowed to observe classes from the wings without interrupting the instructor or distracting the...
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...Case 1 “A Monroe Lock Security Systems” Ray Monroe was the owner of “A Monroe Lock Security Systems”(AMLSS)Ray’s business was established 2 years ago and offered lock-smithing services to residential and commercial customers as well as automobile owners in the greater Boston area. AMLSS was certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to perform alarm installation and offered a full range of alarm products as well as rekeying, lock and deadbolt installation, master key systems, emergency residential lockouts, foreign and domestic automobile lockouts and window security locks. Financial outcomes were not the best, with loses of $6500 in the first year and a profit of only $3500 in year 2. As of right now AMLSS’s target market is 3 local communities in the Boston area. Ray was the only child of parents who were both successful entrepreneurs. He had substantial inheritance that would satisfy any of his financial needs for the rest of his life. For years Ray worked with a friend who owned a security and alarm manufacturing business in the western side of the state. Ray also entered a special program to learn more about the locksmith business so that he can start his own lock and security business. He learned that utilizing his experience will help him to become successful businessman. Monroe Lock and Security Systems offered almost all locksmith services excluding alarms. He assumed that there were already many large competitors in the alarm market that would be able to...
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...this way the Dutch were foster fathers of the movement. The ‘ Sugar Revolution’ began in the Eastern Caribbean around 1640, specifically starting from the British colony of Barbados. The sugar is defined as the changeover from the then chief crop tobacco to sugar cane and all the effects that came with it. The term ‘revolution‘ means a drastic or complete overhaul or change, this directly speaks to the Sugar Revolution as it included dynamic changes in economic and political situations and social aspects of life in the lesser Antilles, as evidenced by changes in the cost of landholdings, social stratification, Absenteeism and Monoculture upon many others. Since the term revolution has been clarified, it can be said that the Greater Antilles did not experience a true revolution as sugar cane was planted alongside other crops such as indigo, cotton and tobacco as in the case of...
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