Essays on Florida

Just like in any form of government administration, such as the national government, the Florida State also maintains a system that is evidently run with almost similar concepts. This journal observation will analyse various current events attributable to Florida, Pasco County, Tampa and Dade City. I reviewed the official websites news especially the Tampa Bay Times and the Tribune where I observed certain events that are related to and can be explained using the concepts from political science.
Events such as the planned Tampa City Mayor’s Mac and Cheese Throwdown which is expected to take place on May Continue reading...

Summary of the three papers

Orlando police department is a department in Florida that was endorsed in the year 1993. It was accredited under the regulatory Florida statute 943.125. It was formed when the Florida Sheriff Association and Florida Police Chiefs Association came up with an independent legislation that was focused on the accreditation program developed. First the department was accredited to become a police agency. It is after this that the department was certified by the commission responsible for Florida Law Enforcement accreditation in the year 1997. For the police agency to receive accreditation, it was required by the commission to comply with Continue reading...

There have been major strides in the healthcare sector. Irrespective of this improvement, differences continue to exist among the racial and minority groups. The Blacks are the minority group in the State. In Florida, there have been differences between the blacks and other groups regarding the access of health care services. Health care services are important in treating diseases, reducing pain, increasing the quality of life and facilitating medical prognosis. Health care utilization has evolved as a result of changes in the peoples’ need for care over time.
There are various disparities in the quality of health care services Continue reading...

The Pew operates in the United States of America with headquarters based in Washington D.C. It aims to provide information regarding social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends that are most prevalent within the country. There are several projects that are overlooked by the Pew Research Center. This includes Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, Pew Global Attitudes Project, Pew Hispanic Center, and a few other projects. The government performance project has an objective of providing a better service to its citizens by utilizing fewer resources. This is made possible because the state governments learn from the successes Continue reading...

The recent events in the state of Florida with respect to the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law is worrying and shocking. Many people have lost their lives as a result of this law, and still there are no indications that this law would be amended soon. The killing of a black teenage boy called Jordan coming right after the Zimmerman trial is testimony that the law is nothing but punitive. Many black people in Jacksonville continue to live in fear as the individuals continue to take advantage of the law to satisfy their egos. People have been left off the Continue reading...

The stand your ground law is a type of jurisdiction in which, individuals are given the right to use force in the event they are in danger or approached by such circumstances. The law does not provide any statute for the evasion of such circumstances but allows for the individual to counteract the force with an equal measure of force. When this law is reviewed with respect to the humanitarian perspective of human rights, it is considered as a wrong undertaking. As a matter of fact, I consider this law as a discriminative law and violate the natural course Continue reading...

Cougars are beautiful, elusive wild cats. They are known by several names including, Painter, Florida Panther and Mountain Lion among others. In Latin America, the Puma concolor is commonly called Puma. Just as their habitats vary among wide ranges, so does the color of their coats. Depending on their environment, their coats may be brown, sandy tan, light silver or gray. Their offspring are born with spots that diminish into a shiny coat when they become adults. No matter how dark or light the cougar is in color, it can surely hide in the background within its habitat. Although Continue reading...

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There is a good side, and there is bad side when it comes to evaluating the Electronic Monitoring system the state of Florida. It was first introduced as a radio frequency system used to monitor individuals on house arrest, and eventually evolved into a second system, this system worked as an active GPS monitoring system. The entire up-side to this topic, is that the use of electronic monitoring is great when utilized as a tool for tracking criminals and offenders. The negative side is the fact that such a powerful resource like electronic monitoring can Continue reading...

Abstract

The nurse practitioner (NPs) role evolved historically from changes in the demand for and supply of physicians and primary health care services. Beginning in the 1965, programs were developed and offered specifically to educate and train NPs based on specialization which includes family nurse practitioner. The transition from another nursing role to a family NP role depends on how similar and different those two roles are. It is also depends on individual strengths and weaknesses as these relate to the new role and how effective strategies are in improving the latter. Career progression to the NP role requires envisioning Continue reading...

In this paper, I am will be comparing two sets of information about decisions to buy a used car. The first set is a Radio show "The Clark Howard Show," of November 25, 2014 and the second set of information is from Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles public library titled "Buying or Selling a Car." When buying a used car, it is important to do a thorough homework and the buyer should consider financial and legal aspects.
Clark Howard in his show, "how to buy a used car," explained that in a used car purchase the Continue reading...

Strategic Context

Charlie Crist is the representative candidate of Democratic, who is vying for Florida governorship in 2014 gubernatorial elections. He had political backgrounds since he had served as a governor from the year 2007 to 2011, as a Republican representative. However, in the year 2010, he abandoned the Republican Part to vie as an independent for the U.S. Senate. Unfortunately, he lost the race to his opponent Marco Rubio. After two years later, in the year 2012, Crist endorsed and back up President Barack Obama, who was contending for the presidency with Democrat Party. Therefore, Crist shifted his gears and Continue reading...

Sustainable Planning Challenge

Introduction
Sustainable planning is a vital component in preserving the prosperity and health in urban areas. As the world continues to urbanize, harmonizing the increasing growth in demand for natural resources, energy, and living area becomes a challenge because of its impact in the liveliness of the environment, economy, and policy. In this essay, we will discuss the sustainable planning challenge that the city of Tampa Bay, Florida has been experiencing. We will also discuss the estimated population growth in this city for the next decades. We will learn their best practices in dealing with the challenge in sustainable Continue reading...

Introduction. 2

The rich biodiversity in the Florida panhandle 3
The rich natural history 4
Other regions rich in biodiversity.... 5

Plants 5

Restoration activities in the Florida panhandle 6
Conservation efforts. 6
What next? 7

Works Cited. 8

Biodiversity in the panhandle
Introduction
The Florida Panhandle borders Alabama to the west, Georgia to the North and the Mexico Gulf to the south. The panhandle lies on a strip of land that measures approximately 320 kilometers by 160 kilometers (Blaustein et al. 784). This place is highly-regarded in the world because of its rich biodiversity. Few places can compete with the Panhandle in terms of the Continue reading...

Invasive python in Florida (everglades)

Invasive python in Florida (everglades)

Annotated bibliography

Pizzatto, Lígia, Camila Both, and Richard Shine. "Quantifying Anuran Microhabitat Use To Infer The Potential For Parasite Transmission Between Invasive Cane Toads And Two Species Of Australian Native Frogs." Plos ONE 9.9 (2014): 1-11. Academic Search Premier. Web. 25 Nov. 2014.
Kempel, Anne, et al. "Plant-Microbe-Herbivore Interactions In Invasive And Non-Invasive Alien Plant Species." Functional Ecology 27.2 (2013): 498-508. Academic Search Premier. Web. 25 Nov. 2014.
Bottollier-Curtet, Marion, Anne-Marie Planty-Tabacchi, and Eric Tabacchi. "Competition Between Young Exotic Invasive And Native Dominant Plant Species: Implications For Invasions Within Riparian Areas." Journal Of Continue reading...

A case brief of Bush v. Gore (2000)
The case of George W. Bush, et al v. Albert Gore, Jr., et al (531 U. S. 98, 121 S. Ct. 525), familiar as Bush v. Gore was a disputable one, and was heard on December 11, 2000. The case determined the results of the presidential election in 2000. By court’s order (7-2), the ballot recount that was conducted in certain counties in Florida, was stopped due to the absence of approved standards. The Court declared (in 5 – 2 vote) that there was no sufficient time for establishment of new Continue reading...

Jim Crow laws were segregation laws about racism. These laws were enacted in the Southern United States of America after the time of reconstruction. The Jim Crow laws lead to the racial segregation in most public facilities. The Jim Crow laws officially segregated the Americans by race. The narratives from the people who lived during Jim Crow’s time can be used to describe the segregation institutions and how Jim Crow’s laws were practiced in the society. Two narratives, one from the state of Florida and another from the state of Georgia can be used to discuss the Continue reading...

This Assignment made and entered into this __ day of _____ 2014 in the State of Florida, by and between: The City of Florida, herein referred to as “LESSEE”, acting on behalf of the ABC Design Group, and the Deparment of Transportation in the State of Florida, herein referred to as the “Department”, which is an agency of the State of Florida, herein referred to as the “State”.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the City of Florida has represented ABC design group since it is the proper party to enter the Agreement since the premises that will be used in building the bridge Continue reading...

In earnest, I seek readmission to MBA Degree program at the University of South Florida. Following a deep contemplation over my being dropped from the MBA Degree program at the University of South Florida, I came to the conclusion that cannot give up my cherished dream of securing an MBA just because I am challenged with too many converging events in my life recently.
When I was accepted initially this past spring into the MBA program with a probationary clause to maintain grades of a B or above, I did not hesitate because it would be out of question Continue reading...

The Florida panhandle lies on a strip of land that measures 320 km by 160 km. It borders Georgia to the North, Alabama to the west and the Mexico Gulf to the south. Geographically, this place is significant because of its role in promoting biodiversity. The strip’s biodiversity has been termed as being extraordinary.
Florida panhandle has a unique and amazing natural history. Together with its surroundings such as Mississipi and the Gulf Coast, this place remains a mystery. To date, the place is not known by many people. Within the boundaries of this region, there are more Continue reading...

Abstract

Different physical and ecological events along the Gulf of Mexico allows the toxic phytoplankton – red algae to become dominant. The phosphorus-rich nutrient supply encourages phytoplankton succession. The objective of the paper is to study the background of red algae, and why the downstream red tides have only increased over the last couple of decades. The toxic red tides are seen in similar coastal habitats of the western boundary currents China, New Zealand, Japan, and South Africa.

Introduction

The Gulf of Mexico is looked at as a marginal sea as it is linked to the major oceans and the procedures that Continue reading...

America has a poverty problem, but it is a problem that it is reluctant to admit to. As the research that will be cited in this reflection shows, it is a growing problem. Part of the ideals that define America is the idea that anyone who works hard can be prosperous. Barbara Enrenreich’s experience working jobs with the working poor suggest that the hard work they must do to survive is so demoralizing, that it will become difficult to see jobs available to the working poor as anything other than poverty traps. Charles Murray in his article “The Continue reading...

Very often managing our time appears to be the hardest thing ever. It becomes even tougher with changing a usual environment or occupation. Let’s take a first-year student as the example.
A person, as a rule, moves to another place, meets new people, has to change an ordinary lifestyle. Moreover, first year of studying is really complicated because of completely dissimilar curriculum. A newcomer is to familiarize with educational system and to do one’s best from the very beginning to make things work out. Everything mentioned above indisputably causes great pressure and stress.
On the other hand, Continue reading...

Very often managing our time appears to be the hardest thing ever. It becomes even tougher with changing a usual environment or occupation. Let’s take a first-year student as the example.
A person, as a rule, moves to another place, meets new people, has to change an ordinary lifestyle. Moreover, first year of studying is really complicated because of completely dissimilar curriculum. A newcomer is to familiarize with educational system and to do one’s best from the very beginning to make things work out. Everything mentioned above indisputably causes great pressure and stress.
On the other hand, Continue reading...

Through the eyes of Calvin J. Candie

American Revolutionary War in Georgia: Through the eyes of Calvin J. Candie
Before the War
I breathe in deeply, and uttered a sincere prayer of gratitude; life has never been better for me and my sister as it is today. I am Calvin J. Candie, fondly called Monsier Candie by close friends. I am 29 years old and I own a tobacco plantation, Candieland, in Jamestown Virginia. I have been blessed, as my plantation is considered one of the elites in Georgia and I do enjoy some strong political connections. My concerns were down to diseases and some Indian Continue reading...

Human life entirely depends on water for survival. Water has many uses ranging from domestic to commercial. Each state in America has a right to access adequate water that is enough to sustain its populace. However, in the Southeast where swamps, rivers, the heavy thunderstorms, high humidity, and marshes are common, few individuals thought that water scarcity would be a major problem. The urban growth in the three states Georgia, Florida, and Alabama and the recent droughts in the last decades stir fierce battles between the partisan states. The paper describes water wars between the three states, presents a Continue reading...

PRISON DISCRIMINATION

The prison system within the American judicial system is tainted and full of discrimination. Various authors describe the value of human life by saying; race does not exist, but rather merely human beings (Gordon 1983; Wilson and Moore 2003). All humans are unique despite their social background, ethnic race as well as the language they speak. Therefore, this raises a question as to why is there is a social divide amongst humans, and why it continues to develop over the years. These questions are some, but a few of the overwhelming thoughts that both academic scholars and politicians have Continue reading...

PLPA 200

Dear editor,
The growing of citrus fruits is pertinent for obtaining one of the most luscious fruits in the world. Citrus, which originated from south East Asia, has edible juicy fruit and fragrant flowers. In the United States, citrus is produced in California, Texas, Arizona and Florida. Florida is the biggest producer of citrus fruits in America accounting up to 70% of the total U.S production (Halbert, Susan & Manjunath, 2004). Citrus greening disease reduces yields. Scientists recommend a genetically modified citrus fruit as an option to overcome the disease. The debate on growing of genetically modified citrus plant is Continue reading...

As cities across the country and all around the world continue to grow and expand their borders, both physical and cultural, a question lands in citizens’ minds, although it is hardly a new one: where is the city going?
In the essays in which this paper is founded on, there are at least two major points to make regarding the shift in demographics: the first the phenomenon of gentrification (which is to say, when an urban community changes towards wealthier residents or businesses, making the property more valuable in the market); and, secondly, there is Richard Florida’s theory Continue reading...

May I say that, the growing of citrus fruits is pertinent for obtaining one of the most luscious fruits in the world. Citrus, a plant, which originated from south East Asia, has characteristic edible juicy fruit and fragrant flowers. In essence, even when the conditions for growth of the plant is are not ideal, there may be still a citrus for everyone. In the United States, citrus is produced in California, Texas, Arizona and Florida. Of the aforementioned states, Florida is the biggest producer of citrus fruits in America accounting up to 70% of the total U.S production (Halbert, Continue reading...

Florida Senate bill 7071, would authorise the nurse practitioners to administer, dispense and prescribe medicinal drugs, and authorize to perform the practice, without physician supervision or protocol. The bill has freed the nurse practitioners from collaborative agreement with a physician, which would never hamper patient`s benefits because; the nursing practitioners can play a significant role in replacing the physicians and can provide care in the home and in workplaces.
The ARNP movement in Florida would progress further, because, an independent Advance Practice Registered Nurse or APRN would be authorized to prescribe control substances from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Continue reading...

Bush, et.al. vs Gore, et.al.
531 U.S. 98
FACTS : In 2008, the lower court in the State of Florida ordered for the manual counting of votes during the recently concluded Presidential election participated by George W. Bush and Al Gore. Bush won but only a few votes over Gore. Because of this, an automatic recounting of votes was set. The Secretary of State issue a deadline as far as the recount was concerned. The Florida Supreme Court extended the deadline from November 14 to November 26. In the counting, the lower court order that a total of 383 Continue reading...

A Medical Malpractice Opinion

Citation
McCall v. United States, No. SC11-1148 (Fla. March 13, 2014).
Facts
On February 21, 2006, Michelle McCall, who was six months pregnant, was diagnosed with preeclampsia. Her doctor’s, who were all U.S. Air Force employees, determined that it would be best to immediately induce labor in order to save the child. On February 23, Ms. McCall delivered a healthy baby boy, however during the delivery she had lost a lot of blood. In a follow-up operation on Ms. McCall to repair some damage that had been done during delivery, her medical staff failed to properly monitor her Continue reading...

Stand Your Ground Law, Racial Disparity, and Homicide Rates

There are racial inconsistencies all through the criminal equity framework. From a stop and search, to vehicle looks at activity stops, to sentencing and the requisition of capital punishment, African Americans excessively are reached by the criminal equity framework in bunch ways. Outstandingly, discovering a racial difference is not synonymous with discovering racial disparity. African Americans are more prone to live in thick, devastated spots, and neediness and isolation are unmistakably joined to criminal rate and predominance. Recognizing racial enmity inside racial incongruities is exceedingly troublesome with existing datasets that do exclude such key measures as setting and connection. Continue reading...

Climate change is one of the common natural events that have affected most countries from all over the world. However, the magnitude and impacts of the changes are felt differently from different regions. Some of the regions do not face high magnitude of impact while as others do. Initially, Florida is one of the areas where climate change has been felt.
Accordingly, it is essential to tackle the climatic change in Florida since its impacts are regularly witnessed. For example, the release of greenhouse gases has influenced the high rate of climate change. Ideally, Miami-Dade is one of the Continue reading...

Background Information

When Florida became a territory of the United States many settlers began to occupy the State. By the mid 19th century, Florida had become a rural territory with vast plantations. When Florida became a State in 1845, its population was roughly 140,000 with 63,000 of the population being African Americans, majority of who served as slaves (Eicher & David 24). Though slavery was practiced in Florida, not all African Americans were slaves. There are those how bought their freedom and those who were freed by their masters. In its early days, Florida was assumed to be a slave Continue reading...

The problem the writer talks about it basically related to the homeless people living in South Florida. It is a big deal that a place like Florida, which is in town set and where people from all corners come to live for having a better life actually does not have much facility to prove the homeless people and has ranked 3rd among the states with most homeless population! The livesof the homeless people are becoming tougher day by day. The writer has put up the reasons why homelessness really takes place. The essay starts by defining homelessness as a Continue reading...

Abstract

In this research that center points on the instances of homelessness in South Florida. I purpose to cover the following areas; the introduction provides a brief summary of the issues in the research paper. In this case, the information conveyed by the introduction includes the definition of homelessness and its place in the society manifested by South Florida. Similarly, the method that incorporates the surveys that I conducted as a way of facilitating my project is well illustrated with inclusions of all statistical information. On the same note, results that are a consequence of the process that digs deeper Continue reading...

The legalization of gay marriages has become a polarizing issue in the social, political, and religious fronts in the United States and across the borders. Different states in the United States have taken independent conflicting stance on the legalization of gay marriages. Seventeen states have legalized gay marriages while 33 other have considered such marriages unlawful. While some people believe that, gay partners should get equal chances in the society to express their social orientations, others consider such marriages to contradict the traditional definitions of the institution of marriage. These opponents believe that the traditional definition of the institution Continue reading...

Executive Summary

This case takes off from a school related incident wherein a fifteen year old girl was shot by another classmate. She died inside their school, Dillard High School at Fort Lauderdale. This case provides a preview of the greater case of increasing school related incidences at Broward County, Florida and the rest of the country. This case study selects a school based violence prevention program, which requires community-wide collaborative efforts from students, families, teachers, administrators, staff, social and mental health professionals, police officers, emergency response personnel, security experts, among others. There is remarkable evidence that violence in schools and Continue reading...

Summary

Florida is one of the states with the highest crime rate in the United States of America. Moreover, in 2010 the violence and property crimes rate in Florida was even higher than all over the country. This report is devoted to the issue of crimes in Florida. The report consists of two major parts: literature review and recommendations. Literature review part contain information on data, statistics and is aimed to outline the problem of crimes in the state. Besides, in this part I outlined the main reasons for such high crime rate. Besides, I have made a research on Continue reading...