Research Exercise

1. How does Pullman compare to other cities for hate crimes?
In 2006, Pullman had 4 out of 37 of Washington's sexual orientation hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
In 2007, Pullman had 1 out of 39 sexual orientation hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
In 2008, Pullman had 1 out of 35 religion hate crimes and no other reported hate crimes.
Overall, Pullman's crime rates seemed fairly low in comparison to other cities in Washington State. Although if there was to be one hate crime of concern for Pullman in the last five years, it would seem to be those hate crimes of sexual orientation.

2.Which Washington state house/assembly candidate received the most political donations in 2010? How much did he or she receive in total tracked donations for 2010?
NEALEY, TERRY R received $182,246

For the candidate you've identified, what are the names of the two largest company donors (aside from the candidates' own political committees)? How much did they give each?
AVISTA CORP $1,600 and WAL-MART $1,600

What political party was the recipient of more donated money from the "forestry & forest products" industry in Washington state in 2008?
Republicans

What political party received the most donated money from the "lobbyists & public relations" industry in Washington state in 2008? (Note: you may need to "clear" your previous results with the button below before finding this data).
Democrats

3.Virtual Reality
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=y6ofAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22virtual+reality%22

Portable Personal Computer
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=nC0oAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22portable+personal+computer%22

Automobile
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=E9lrAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22automobile%22

Cordless telephone handset
http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=UNMoAAAAEBAJ&dq=%22Cordless+telephone+handset%22