Las Vegas College Essays Samples For Students

Description of a place

The city of Las Vegas exists both as an entertainment brand and a city. As a city, Las Vegas shapes the economic status of the state of Nevada. The city is robust with entertainment activities such as shopping and gambling. More so, Las Vegas forms an integral part in the development of financial and cultural aspects in the State of Nevada. In the line of entertainment, Las Vegas is the international hub for around the clock entertainment activities such as casinos and hotel management. One of the major resorts in the world is also located in Las Vegas. The study extrapolates ...

As a postmodernist city

Art accompanies the humanity over a long period of time. It has already become an integral part of our lives. The man has invented many kinds of art: painting, music, theater, etc.; and architecture takes pride of place among this diversity of arts too. Architecture has always been the subject of grandeur and pride of kings, dynasties and whole empires. Such magnificent architectural masterpieces as Egyptian pyramids, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Cologne Cathedral are immortal classic that fascinates even the most indifferent to the art person. Throughout the history of mankind, were appearing a lot of new architectural styles: sacred architecture, ...

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1. Introduction
The tourism and hospitality industry has been growing at a tremendous pace over the past few decades and this service sector has become one of the major contributors to the global GDP. In an attempt to take advantages of this magnificent growth of the tourism and hospitality industry, nations are taking vehement efforts to make their territories hot tourist destinations. Obviously, resorts and restaurants constitute a key segment of the hospitality industry. This report will analyze resorts and restaurants operating in Las Vegas, United States, giving particular focus to their unique product/service offerings and ...

Dreaming of America: the Destruction of the American Dream

The sub-title of Hunter S. Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is “A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream” – and the word “savage” suggests Thompson’s overall feelings about the American Dream: he disapproves of it. The epigraph to the book is important too. It is a quotation from the English man of letters Samuel Johnson: “He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man.” In the context of the book, this implies that Duke and Dr. Gonzo turn themselves into beasts in order to cope with the sordid materialistic ...

Egyptian Pyramids

"Visiting card" of Egypt is the pyramids. There are about hundreds of them - large and small, with smooth and stepped sides that have survived virtually unchanged and more look like a shapeless heap of stones. They are located along the West Bank of the Nile in small groups near the place, where in the era of the Old Kingdom was the capital of the country - Memphis. The most famous of the pyramids are on the outskirts of Cairo, on the edge of the desert plateau of Giza, looming over the green valley of the Nile. Here at ...

Broculture and The Hangover

Abstract
The concept of broculture and bromance in the movie, The Hangover provides a new understanding into the changing conception of masculinity in the modern man as depicted in popular culture. It is both a celebration of uber-masculinity and the liberation of the individual, in particular, the male from traditional conventions through the experimentation with drugs and alcohol.This paper seeks to examine the treatment of broculture in by Phillips in The Hangover. The first part provides a short synopsis of the movie and explores the choice and treatment of the setting of Las Vegas. The second part looks at ...

Part one: Newspaper article

This essay explores the American culture by analyzing an article in the USA today titled, “Las Vegas serves America’s best regional foods” by Larry Olmstead on March 4, 2016.

Part two: Summary article

In the article, Olmstead marvels at the culinary potential that resides in Las Vegas. The author reports that the food in the city of Nevada is unrivaled. This praise is justified by the presence of top celebrity chefs. Las Vegas has the best buffets and serves as the best destination for visitors (1). The city offers one-stop shop for a wide range of things including Jewish deli sandwiches and ...

Introduction to Nursing

Las Vegas Health is a website that was established to provide the latest health information not only to American citizens from Las Vegas but also to all kinds of people around the world. There are two types of information that the site visitors can find across the entire website: health information about some of the common health issues, and the latest news regarding health in Las Vegas and in continental America.
It appears that the volume of health news and information that website visitors can find in this website is fairly limited. That flaw could however be attributed to ...

Justification:

The reason for choosing the research question is that Las Vegas like any other tourist destination is facing traffic problems. It has been reported that Las Vegas and its 4-mile strip is congested at peak times. Tourists are stuck in traffic for hours, and it is impossible to reach the destination on time. Moreover, there is immense criticism regarding monorail service in Las Vegas that was built by acquiring a public funded loan of $653 million, but never served the purpose of providing public transport as its network is limited. It, in fact, connected different casinos, Las Vegas Convention ...

“Bringing Down the House” is a 2003 book by Ben Mezrich. It is about a group of six MIT students who engage in card-counting as a team called the MIT Blackjack Team in Las Vegas. The book is based on a true story, although it has plenty of fictional elements. In the book, the main character, Kevin Lewis, an MIT graduate is invited by two of the team’s top players Andre Martinez and Jason Fisher to join the MIT Blackjack team in 1993. Kevin goes on to live a double life as a professional in Boston and a ...

Introduction

When discussing about visiting a hotel; if there is no casino in it then the hotel is said to be incomplete or lacks entertainment. The presence of casino in a hotel is just like a cherry on a cake. There is a rising trend of having a casino in a hotel due to numerous advantages for both the casino and hotel. These two are dependent on each other in terms of income and flow of visitors who are seeking entertainment and lodging facility. Many investors in this business sector are not putting more efforts in considering the advantages of having a casino in a hotel and building a casino ...

Introduction.2

Discussion.. 3

Cons of Requiring Body Cameras 3-4

Pros of Requiring Body Cameras 4-5
Institutional Police Abuse and Corruption. 5-6
Racial Elements & Police 6-7
Technology & Police.. 7-8

Nothing to Hide 8

Walter Scott & Officer Michael E. Slager 8-9
Police Resolving Problems 9-10
Making Changes 11-12
Conclusion. 12-13

References 14-15

INTRODUCTION
Law and order is an issue that all civilizations past, present and future have faced. All people try to find the most ethical, moral, philosophical and effective means to establish laws, enforce those laws, punish the guilty and provide justice for the victims of crimes committed. For generations law enforcement officers have been the bridge between the public and the American ...

Introduction: Egyptians and their art have fascinated people throughout history, carrying a sense of mystery and mysticism. Egyptian art and architecture succeed at creating a hidden mystery and makes the viewer believe that there is something hidden in matter. Many modern buildings and cities have tried to project a sense of mystery by copying the architecture of ancient Egypt. Thesis statementThe essay looks at how Egyptian art and architecture is being sued in modern city architecture, taking the example of The Luxor Hotel and Casino complex in Las Vegas. What it evaluates is the application of Egyptian style of ...

Executive Summary

The current global economy is undergoing dramatic changes that make it more technologically dependent as well as information intensive. Fundamentally, the role of logistics is becoming highly crucial in all business entities with an objective to improve and satisfy the customers’ demands, taste and preferences. With the current dynamic changes in logistics networks in the supply chain, organizations are likely to face numerous logistics problems. As a result, they are required to formulate effective Logistics Management concepts and tools to help to assess various logistics problems and improve their operational performance.
This paper analyzes the application of some the ...

2734 Serenade Drive

Las Vegas, NV 89100

Memorandum
In response to a request made to my department, I have prepared an extensive list of options, alternatives, procedures and new ecologically sound methods to improve the performance of our hotel at Las Vegas. Many of similar hotels have assimilated the green concept, and implementation of these measures will help us maintain a competitive edge. The concept is broad and since the rolling all of them will require proper environmental assessment program. In this regard, I have highlighted only the important concepts that have a higher return on investment.
I will start my introducing the genesis ...

A Response Paper

There are many departments that visitors enjoy being part of, but hospitality is the major department that is envied and enjoyed by many people across the world. Hospitality is generally a reception distinguished by being friendly and generous for entertaining guests. Guests always prefer a favorable environment especially on hygiene, because they prefer better place in terms of security and hygiene than their own homes. Therefore, a hospitality department has the entire professional to ensure that everything is right to the level best of the clients. However, things might not always go as planned, and at one time or ...

Nashville Predators

Nashville Predators hockey team based in Nashville - the capital of the state of Tennessee. The team entered the NHL in 1998 and since that time show good results as “NHL’s top on-ice performing teams” (Dunkan, 2009). The most important information about the team include the location of home stadium - the Sommet Center, with a capacity of 17,133 and 70 luxury suites, the average ticket price – $45,75 what is a bit lower than average NHL ticket price.

The revenuer per game in 2008/2009 – $600,000.

The financial situation of the team seems to be dramatic. In 2007, the team occupied 23rd place in ...

Description

In a press release dated June 16th, 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discussed the ruling in a case of employment discrimination against a female worker who developed a disability. The suit was filed against Liberty Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge LLC, Internet Auto Rent and Sales of Las Vegas Inc., and Internet Auto Rent & Sales Inc. by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission para. 5). It was found that the employee was wrongfully terminated after she requested to take a medical leave of absence due to her disability. The employee presented medical documentation validating the ...

Hit and run homicide

A hit and run are normally defined as being involved in a vehicle accident with either a pedestrian, another vehicle or an object and escaping from the scene without being identified or give any assistance to those in need. It is mostly defined by leaving the scene whether you caused the accident or not. However, if you return to the scene maybe you had gone to access emergency assistance will not be considered as a hit and run.
In a hit and run accident, there are several wound and injuries that are common and they assist in reconstructing the ...

Issue

Gambling is a serious addiction for some people. Problems and addictions to gambling have been a concern in the public health field for several years. Internationally, gambling problems range from .2 percent to 2.3 percent of the population (Gainsbury, 2014, p. 769). However, these rates are starting to increase due to the development of technology and the introduction of more and more gambling games. It is estimated that these rates have grown 1-5 percent since the development of Internet gambling (Chappell, 2014). Also, electronic gambling machines where developed making it very easy and quick for an individual to gamble. These games ...

INTRODUCTION

Water recycling is a critical element for conservation of world’s water resource. Recycled water or reclaimed water is the wastewater, which is being treated to remove solids and certain impurities. This treated water is then used for extensive irrigation purposes, landscape irrigation, toilet flushing, industrial purposes and replenishing ground water. All water on Earth is recycled, but “recycled water” or “reclaimed water” means the wastewater, which is sent from homes and industries through pipelines to treatment plants. The process of treating wastewater or gray water is called Water Recycling. Sometimes recycled water is used to benefit ecosystem and improve ...

Many people associate slavery with the transatlantic slave trade of the past and believe that it is an institution that has been left in the past. This paper will look at how modern slavery differs from the transatlantic slave trade. The paper provides different arguments and examples from history of slavery and compares it to its current form. Moreover, the paper will include types of slavery that exist today. The role of United Nation to control the slavery in different countries will also be discussed. The paper will not only present the history of slavery but it will also ...

Organizational Overview

Working as a cargo operator can be considered as a hectic and challenging job. However, it becomes easy when working with a cohesive team under a conducive environment (Morrell, 2011). XYZ is a cargo enterprise that strives and is dedicated to providing high-quality services to all clients. The company is situated in Las Vegas to help in offering services to the clients. The company has a large customer base due to its reliability and benefits that result from providing local and international express services. It is mostly used by business enterprises to transport their goods from one market to ...

Trans-World Flight Center, John F. Kennedy Airport (1956-1962)

Opened in 1962, the Trans World Flight Center of the John F. Kennedy Airport is one of the finest structures belonging to the Organic Modern Period that emerged in the mid-20th century.1 What makes this style truly remarkable was the fact that it is based on neo-futuristic designs as well as embodying strict adherence to geometrical proportions, the creation of functional space for the passengers, aircraft, employees, and maintaining harmonious interaction of the structure in its environment.2
The structure was designed by Eero Saarinen, a notable architect and one of the prolific figures that proposed designing the concept of ...

The KNPR's (88.9) "State of Nevada" Program

In the March 7’s radio program one of the segments talked about the role of the Asian community in the upcoming presidential elections. The show’s guests were Vida Lin who is the president of the Asian Community Development Council, Cherina Kleven and Marc Matsuo who are the managers of Asian Community Development Council ("Asian Voters Crucial For November"). It is not a surprise that every election many political parties have courted the minority groups in order to gain more support. As year pass by, the diversity of the demographics continue to change all over the country, most ...

A Review Of Hillary Clintons Speech.

Question 1
The Democratic Party’s presidential aspirant recently won the Nevada caucuses and the following is a review of the speech given by Hillary Clinton upon winning against Bernie Sanders.

Question 2

Section 1
Who is the speaker?
The speaker in the speech is former secretary of state and presidential aspirant Hillary Rodham Clinton and the wife to former President Bill Clinton.

What is the title of the speech if one is given?

The speech Hillary Clinton did not have a title but was a generally a victory speech
When was the speech delivered and for what occasion?
The speech was delivered on February 21, 2016 Democratic nomination upon her winning ...

The two possible topics are a gift from my dad and my trip to Las Vegas. The trip to Las Vegas has generated the most writing so far. Many people enjoy things that deal with adventure and travelling. It is nice seeing new things, meeting new people and visiting places. The surprise in both of these topics is that they are the good things that every person would wish to have. We all love to be presented with gifts as well as travelling. A gift from my father, the topic raises questions which I am not sure I can ...

Introduction

There are many architectural designs that have been adopted when it comes to building construction. For the past decade, modern designs have been applied, not just to show the building’s modern architecture, but also to offer new facilities that can be used by people. In this writing we will discuss and analyze one of the most iconic buildings in Singapore, which is the Marina Bay Sands. The purpose of this paper is to show that this building project has multiple attributes that make it more than just a modern project, but it is also encompasses functionalities that are ...

Gambling is an old practice that people have used to make money by either betting on cash, cars or other forms of property. Earlier, the practice was considered illegal until recently when some states decided to make it legal after observing how profitable the business was. Whether gambling on life or one’s dollar, participants in a gambling session display their undoubted nature to take risks. Casinos make use of this instinct, the dinging and buzzing slot machines with glitzy décor and table games that create the impression of one’s transfer into a new place coupled with a peculiar experience. ...

Cover Letter

We appreciate your request to our consulting team for developing the marketing plan of one of your popular products. We respect Bodybuilding.com activity and its operation. It was very interesting and fruitful cooperation. Please, be kindly informed that upon your request on creating the marketing plan for one of your popular products, you are provided with the comprehensive plan below.
The marketing plan consists of the description of current situation on the fitness market, competition level, formation of SWOT-analysis, recommended strategy for Bodybuilding.com, map of competitors and marketing mix details.

Thank you very much for your support.

In case any questions arise, please, contact us ...

Cover Letter

We appreciate your request to our consulting team for developing the marketing plan of one of your popular products. We respect Bodybuilding.com activity and its operation. It was very interesting and fruitful cooperation. Please, be kindly informed that upon your request on creating the marketing plan for one of your popular products, you are provided with the comprehensive plan below.
The marketing plan consists of the description of current situation on the fitness market, competition level, formation of SWOT-analysis, recommended strategy for Bodybuilding.com, map of competitors and marketing mix details.

Thank you very much for your support.

In case any questions arise, please, contact us ...

Tom wants a divorce from his wife Liz. Liz wants to stay together. The couple currently lives in Florida. While on a trip to Las Vegas, Tom got divorced from his wife according to Nevada law. When he returned home he gave the divorce decree to Liz. Liz has come to us to see if the divorce decree is valid, and if it is, what her next steps should be.

Issue

Does the state of Florida recognize divorce decrees issued by another state for a marriage domiciled in Florida?
Rule
The state of Florida has discretion on whether to recognize an ...

Urbanization is a process by which a high number of members of a society live in cities as well as the suburbs of cities. On historical bases, urbanization has been linked to is industrialization, which is a global economic element. Urbanization is determined by existence of various factors that may define it as a wise or useless economic move. It is linked to factors such as overpopulation, which define major social needs that must be taken care of as they are results of urbanization (Brown 13). Elements such as pollution, fire hazards, epidemics, poor sanitation, and unemployment are some of the negative effects of ...

Elvis Presley’s Impact on Popular Music

Elvis Presley 1935 - 1977
Introduction
Music researchers seem to form two extremes in their placement of Elvis Presley in the history of popular music. One extreme pinpoints Elvis Presley as a turning point in the course of popular music and the other regards him as just another musician, one that happened to be in the right place at the right time. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. It is true that Elvis was not the first white musician to authentically perform African American music (Birnbaum, 2013: vii). But it is also true that his undeniable talent, ...

Psychotherapy for Anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders entail symptoms of extreme nervous conditions causing high levels of distress consequently interfering with a person's normal daily life. People suffering from Anxiety disorders are always in constant fear and worry and later, if left untreated, depression. As the most common of all emotional disorders, Anxiety disorders affect over 25 million Americans according to the American Psychological Association report (2009). In the effort to obtain relief from these symptoms, some patients opt to indulge in drug and alcohol abuse. This indulgence affects their performance both at school and work as well as their social relationships .
Most common ...

Macau is one of the favorite tourist destinations in China; famous for its luxury hotels and grand casinos. Macau has left Las Vegas behind in terms of gambling business; recording business that was four times bigger in Las Vegas. As gambling is illegal in the mainland China; Macau is the desired choice for big time gambling. There are many middlemen or “junkets” in China who bring prospective gamblers to Macau, help with the accommodation; junkets get a big commission grim the casinos. The revenue gambling generated for Macau in the year 2012 was 303 billion Macau patakas. The junkets have ...

Question 1

Health is more complex than just exercising and eating as required. For an individual to have good health he/she must maintain these six dimensions of health. However, in the movie the main character who is Ben Sanderson get into alcoholism after being left by his wife. He lost everything because of alcohol. The first dimension Ben lacks is physical health this is because he involves himself in alcohol and forgets practicing health eating habits. As we see in the movie, Ben takes alcohol till his death. In the movie alcohol is his everything.
The second dimension that goes ...

Gambling involves wagering money and other valuable materials with the intent of winning more money and material things though unaware of the outcome. Gambling can either be in casinos, over the internet, electronic games and table games. Other types of betting are such as Fixed odds betting, sports betting, arbitrage betting and parimutuel betting. Most individuals amble as a form of recreation, earning income and due to this, it can lead to psychological addiction. In addition, sometimes gambling leads to behavior that is harmful to the individual and those close to him/her such as stealing. Although gambling has harmful effects, ...

The tale of Jeff Henderson is a long and storied one - the tale of a street hood who went to prison, found himself, and began his new life as a changed man, making his way to the top of the food industry. Arrested for possession of cocaine, he did nearly twenty years in prison, reforming himself and learning the art of cooking in the process. After significant personal trials and tests of resolve, Henderson managed to make himself one of the top chefs in America. Henderson’s story is an inspiration - more than that, however, it is a story of redemption ...