2). Some of the programs offered by the city include those set forth in Table 5 below.
Table 5
City-Sponsored Community esources for the Homeless in Las Vegas
Community esource
Description
Housing and Homeless Services
In accordance with the Home for Homeless Nevadans: 10-Year Plan to educe Homelessness, the goal is to ensure that more 900 individuals either avoid the cycle of homelessness or enter permanent housing over the next 10 years.
econnection to Family Program
This program provides one-way, one-time, out-of-town transportation assistance to individuals and families to reach designated housing with awaiting family and/or other secure housing situations and support.
Donation Stations to End Homelessness
A way to contribute to the city's Home for Homeless Nevadans: 10-Year Plan to educe Homelessness. Spare change normally given to panhandlers will be redirected into programs for those at-risk of homelessness and currently homeless in the city of Las Vegas. estored parking meters are painted a vibrant green color and installed…...
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Las Vegas V. aikiki
Although one is in the middle of the desert and the other on an island in the middle of the sea, Las Vegas and aikiki draw visitors and new residents year-round. In spite of their diverse geographical locations, both are American cities with a rich ethnic diversity and a strong tourism industry. Both American cities share similar appeals: aikiki, which is a district of Hawaii's capital Honolulu, has year-round mild and sunny weather, although Las Vegas, Nevada gets much colder in the winter than Honolulu does. Tourists are drawn to these cities for fun as well as sun, for both areas boast a number of world-class four and five-star resorts as well as lively nighttime entertainment. Las Vegas draws people for its gambling casinos, and aikiki for its beaches, but both cities are famously fun. People and families that are considering relocation would take into account more…...
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From time to time, however, Las Vegas illusion and Las Vegas reality do intersect (uneasily). hen ugly newsworthy incidents occur, e.g., when a dozen tourists are killed by a drugged-out schizophrenic speeding in his car toward them on a Strip sidewalk; when a twenty-something female out-of-towner is shot fatally inside Harrah's; or when an elderly, but obviously, somehow, non-compliant female tourist is dragged, handcuffed, a the marble-floored casino/hotel lobby by an overzealous Las Vegas cop; some of Las Vegas' magic vanishes for a short time. But the next day or at worst within the same week, the bad ugly thing (now referred to as "extremely unusual" or "a freak accident" is forgotten. Tourist injuries and deaths are never (one is led to believe) the fault of any casino. Further news of the unfortunate incident, whatever it was, is hard to come by, if the casino has anything to do with…...
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Kimball, Roger. "Existentialism, Semiotics, and Iced Tea [sic]." Book Review of Conversations with Walker Percy. New York Times. 4 Aug. 1985. http: / query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F07E5D81238F937A3575BC0A963948260.html>.
Las Vegas: More Than a Gambling Center
This paper sheds light on the 'land of temptation' known as Las Vegas. While the city has earned fame by being one of the biggest gambling centers in the world, it is important to understand that it has a lot to offer to those visitors whose idea of fun doesn't include squandering money. Las Vegas turned into the fastest growing city of the United States both in terms of economy and population during the mid-1980s, but while the former brought huge investment into the city, the latter led to numerous problems that are commonly associated with a rapidly growing urban center. The paper focuses on all the things that keep Las Vegas in the news.
LAS VEGAS: MOE THAN A GAMBLING HUB
History of Las Vegas:
Not much is known about Las Vegas before 1700s but it is widely believed that civilization existed in this part of…...
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Charles Trueheart, The next time you see Paris, it could be the one in Las Vegas., Minneapolis Star Tribune, 05-11-1997, pp. 05G.
Vince Beiser, World/United States: Las Vegas's big gamble., Maclean's, 10-19-1998, pp. 46.
Ray Suarez, Washington, DC, Las Vegas., Talk of the Nation (NPR), 11-25-1998.
Penny Stallings additional reporting by Jeryl Brunner, Mark Ehrman, Jennifer Kim, Nancy Spiller, City Scene: Loving Las Vegas The Rat Pack days may be over, but there's a new wave of hipsters hitting the desert., In Style, 10-01-1998, pp. 168+.
In spite of all of these expenses, the major expenditure goes to maintenance and personnel costs.
To meet all of the financial demands outlined above, the Las Vegas Speedway acquires corporate sponsorship for all of their events. Between this corporate sponsorship and the ticket sales, which can range anywhere from $70 to $261.45 per ticket, the speedway can bring in over $50 million per major event (LVMS, 2006). Of course not all the events that are held in the venue are necessarily major.
One way that the Las Vegas Speedway contributes to the Las Vegas local community, besides the generating thousands of jobs both within and without the complex, is that it is open two times a week to local drag racers. This decision was made to help reduce the drag racing activity on the public streets, which was becoming quite a problem for the local authorities, not to mention how…...
mlaReferences
Las Vegas Motor Speedway (2006). Retrieved on October 3, 2006 at http://www.lvms.com/ .
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Hilderbrand, B. (2006). "Looking in on motorsports," Las Vegas Sun.
A perfect example of this new wave is another project on the new 'South Strip,' which also broke ground in July 2006, Urban Village. Urban Village will be a 50-acre, $1.5 billion project of brownstones, lofts, condo hotel units, and flats" (Las Vegas area and city statistics, demographics, and trends, 2009, Appraisers of Las Vegas.). Land use in general has increasingly serviced the luxury tourism market, rather than residential areas, which may partially account for the high crime rate -- many people with few ties to the area pass through Las Vegas. But residential and tourist housing areas have been increasingly blurred, often occupying the same physical spaces, not just the same neighborhoods.
Las Vegas thus has a rather eccentric pattern of sociological development that undercuts traditional zones of transition theory, which suggests that between the central business district and outer rings of working-class and middle-class urban residences, there will…...
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The federal obligations cause smaller or underdeveloped counties to be economically pressurized. Low income communities, who do not come to stand this pressure, give in to accept substandard living conditions. Lack of social development such as water, waste lines and housing are not the only deprived areas, there are counties which still do not have a facility of communication lines. This is a massive drawback that deprives the counties with quality opportunity, attraction and community commerce. The rural Nevadans plan will be to develop the surrounding regions of their communities. However, the ownership of these regions belongs to the federal government. Lack of planning and motivation causes the federal government to overlook the importance of the region. Privatization of this land can be fruitful for the communities of these counties which can prove helpful in easing the economic burden that the weak county governments have to face (NCED, 2011).
Known globally…...
mlaReferences
Meenan, C. And Schwer, K. (2011). Economic Diversification. Accessed on February 24, 2012 from www.geddes4nevada.com/docs/EconomicDiversification.pdf
Nevada Commission of Economic Development (NCED). A Strategy for Economic Diversification. Accessed on February 24, 2012 from http://www.diversifynevada.com/images/uploads/strategic_plan_master_document.rev2011.pdf
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Community Assessment
Las Vegas
Las Vegas Nevada Community Assessment
Community Demographics
According to U.S. censor board Las Vegas city has population was 2,643,085 with majority of white (80.3%) while almost 8% African Black . About 60% of the population have their own homes. Poverty level as of 2008 statistics, 11% people living below poverty level.
As regards risk and hazards management, amongst the 35 major cities, Las Vegas was found to be having lowest rations for mutually property and violent crime.( U.S. Census Bureau). There are currently fifteen fire stations and 522 firefighters and paramedics situated all through the City offering 24-hour fire and emergency medical service (EMS). Las Vegas has Seven Metropolitan Police Department substations, out of which four situated within the City limits, holding more than 2,000 uniformed officers, offering 24-hour police response within 5 minutes.
Education
Nevada ranks last of all states in the United States for the number of high school students who…...
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For example, the "New Business Checklist" (2008) maintained by the City of Las Vegas states that, "All new businesses are required to register with the Department of Taxation. The Department provides information related to State business licensing, sales tax or use tax permits, consumer's permits, or certificates of authority. The Department will either issue the applicable permit and/or license needed to provide the clearance necessary for local business license purposes" (p. 1). Besides the other licenses and forms required (i.e., fictitious name license, employer identification number, zoning ordinances, worker's compensation certification, and filings with the state and federal tax agencies) to start a casino, a liquor and gaming license is required as well. According to the New Business Checklist, "To obtain a liquor and/or gaming license, a business license from the appropriate city and/or county must be obtained first" (p. 2).
The operative sections of the Nevada evised Statutes 463.0129…...
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Alexander, R.C. & Paterline, B.A. (2005). Boom or bust? Casino gaming and host municipalities. International Social Science Review, 80(1-2), 20-21.
Chandler, S. & Jones, J. (2003). Because a better world is possible: Women casino workers, union activism and the creation of a just workplace. Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 30(4), 57.
Cooper, M. (2004, May 24). America's last honest place: Las Vegas is capitalism stripped bare. The Nation, 278(20), 28.
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Economic Diversification in Las Vegas
EASON
The study analyzes the aspects of economic diversification. The study aims to evaluate the structure of economy of Las Vegas. The study also examines the various possibilities of economic diversification for Las Vegas.
The goal of every country of the world is to create a growing, strong and sustainable economy which improves the standard of living through creating employment and wealth, enhancing technology, encouraging knowledge and guarantying political stability. A diverse economy is based on a wide range of profitable sectors. Such economies are not dependent upon only one sector. There's a strong connection between economic diversification and economic sustainability. The diversification helps in reducing the volatility. It also is responsible for increase in the performance of the economy. (Sylvian Arthur, 2003)
Las Vegas was heavily dependent on their accommodation industry. They were making large profits from the industry due to their global reputation and heritage. The accommodation…...
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budget process for Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD). LVMPD was formed in 1973 as a result of the merger of the Las Vegas Police Department with the Clark County Sheriff's Department. LVMPD serves the city limits of Las Vegas along with unincorporated areas of Clark County.
LVMPD is funded by the City of Las Vegas and Clark County. Police department funding is based on a complex formula determined by population, calls for service, and the number of felony crimes from the previous year. Both city and county governments must approve not just the annual operating budget, but also their respective percentage of the budget. In addition to funding supplied by the two governments, the department itself generates approximately one-third of its funds though property tax and the charging for certain services, such as special events. A special sales tax to fund commissioned positions generates additional funding.
The Law Enforcement Study…...
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Steve ynn
The talent, energy, and leadership style that has led to the phenomenal success hotel / resort developer Steve ynn has enjoyed is the subject of this paper. ynn was born in New Haven, Connecticut on January 27, 1942. He received a degree in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and after his father's death in 1963 he took over his family's bingo business in Maryland. Four years later he moved to Las Vegas, and began a legacy of building resorts with more flair and more success than anyone previously had shown.
ynn's Style of Leadership
hile mentioning just a few of his Las Vegas developments and acquisitions -- the Golden Nugget, The Mirage, Treasure Island, Bellagio, the ynn and Encore -- it can be said with succinctness that he is worth an estimated $3.2 billion and has built numerous hotels, resorts, and casinos all around the world. He has shown several…...
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Cherry, K. (2009). What Is Transformational Leadership? About.com. Psychology.
Retrieved June 13, 2014, from http://psychology.about.com .
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Robert K. Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership. (2012). What is Servant Leadership?
Organized crime has existed in society for hundreds of years in one form or another. It generally exists in prosperous societies where strong class distinctions -- sometimes brutally enforced -- exist. The history and dealings associated with major crime organizations have been well documented. In this paper, the effect of La Cosa Nostra (Our Thing or Cause) will be discussed in relation to its effects on modern society. This paper will also discuss the efforts and results of law enforcement on the Mafia.
Organized crime in the United States has been around for a long time. Since the early 1900's, "organized" crime has existed and continues to exist in the United States today. Organized crime is generally prevalent in regions of high population density, where there are sufficient opportunities available to make money illegally. Organized crime can be therefore classified as a society-influenced crime. In recent years, however, the growing strength…...
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Essay Topic Examples
1. The Origins and Evolution of La Cosa Nostra:
Explore the historical roots of La Cosa Nostra, detailing its inception in Sicily, its migration to the United States, and how it has adapted over time to changes in law enforcement and societal norms.
2. The Structure and Hierarchy of La Cosa Nostra:
Analyze the organizational structure of La Cosa Nostra, including the roles of different members like capos, soldiers, and associates, and how this structure facilitates its operations.
3. La Cosa Nostra's Influence on American Society:
Discuss how La Cosa Nostra has impacted various sectors of American life, from politics and business to entertainment and law enforcement, highlighting both historical and contemporary examples.
4. Law Enforcement Strategies Against La Cosa Nostra:
Examine the methods and effectiveness of law enforcement efforts to combat La Cosa Nostra, including key legislation, operations, and the role of informants.
5. The Cultural Depiction of La Cosa Nostra:
Investigate how La Cosa Nostra…...
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It provides thousands of jobs and seemingly infinite streams of revenue for local businesses and corporations. Many citizens' livelihood is tied into the boom of the tourist industry, and has been for generations. Therefore, the attitude of many citizens within the boundaries of the city of Las Vegas, tend to favor protecting the city from theft. In fact, theft means not only their own suffering in the case of local theft cases, but also the potential to but a damper on the tourism which supports most of the city. Therefore, focusing on the crime wave of current theft cases will prove to best serve the interests of the citizens of Las Vegas.
With this then in mind, more specific recommendations can be given and potentially implemented within Las Vegas city limits which would help curb the tide of theft related crimes. One such recommendation is the investment into better technology…...
mlaCesare, Cindy. (2009). Las Vegas' Future Crime Scene Investigators. Las Vegas Now. Retrieved March 31, 2009 at http://www.klas-tv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2932048&nav=168YWFNE.
City Rating. (2002). Las Vegas Crime Report. Crime Statistics. Retrieved March 31, 2009 at http://www.cityrating.com/citycrime.asp?city=Las+Vegas&state=NV
Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2003). By Metropolitan Statistical Area. Crime in the United States 2003. Retrieved March 31, 2009 at http://www.fbi.gov/filelink.html?file=/ucr/cius_03/xl/03tbl06.xls .
1. Superbad
A comedy film about two high school friends on a mission to buy alcohol for a party.2. Dumb and Dumber
A slapstick comedy following the misadventures of two incredibly unintelligent friends.3. Shaun of the Dead
A comedy-horror film that combines zombies with British humor in a unique way.4. Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy
A satirical comedy about a 1970s news anchor and his ridiculous antics.5. The Hangover
A wild comedy about a group of friends who try to piece together the events of a night of debauchery in Las Vegas.Sources
Common Man as Tragic Hero: Challenging Traditional Notions of Heroism
Traditionally, heroes in literature have been depicted as extraordinary individuals, embodying exceptional qualities of strength, courage, and virtue. However, in contemporary literature, there has been a shift towards portraying the common man as a tragic hero, challenging the traditional notions of heroism. By giving voice to the struggles, vulnerabilities, and resilience of ordinary people, these titles subvert the established heroism archetype, offering a complex and nuanced exploration of human nature.
1. Subverting the Idealized Hero:
Titles such as "Death of a Salesman" (Arthur Miller) and "The Catcher in the Rye" (J.D. Salinger) present....
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