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The writer relates that he lives in Calgary, Alberta, but is fortunate enough to spend every summer in Kelowna, BC. The writer explains that this puts him in a very good position to compare and contrast these two places - and to explain why Kelowna is by far the better place to be, if you are young and want to have a good time.

From the Paper
"I live in Calgary, Alberta, but I am fortunate enough to spend every summer in Kelowna, BC. This puts me in a very good position to compare and contrast these two places - and to explain to you why Kelowna is by far the better place to be, if you are young and want to have a good time. In fact, Kelowna is better in three important ways: there is less traffic and traffic police; the location of Kelowna is perfect in that it is close to a wonderful ski hill called Big White; and Kelowna is right next to the Okanagan Lake - which makes it a wonderful place for those who enjoy a little eye candy! All in all, Kelowna is the perfect place for a young..."

Tags:kelowna, calgary, compare

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This paper examines the evolving nature of government in contemporary society at the same time as it explores a series of social issues. The paper, divided into two sections, contemplates who the key decision-makers and actors are for addressing certain key social ills and looks at how the context and history of government contribute to inertia - both good and bad. In the letter section of this paper, it is shown that bureaucratic indifference, when institutionalized into the workings of a government agency or department, can lead to a chronic failure on the part of public servants to discharge the duties of their position.

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Abstract
Part I: Three Major Social Issues in Calgary
Part II: A Letter to the Editor

From the Paper
"The second issue of importance is the issue of education and, particularly, the educational infrastructure designed to service Calgary's youth. Calgary is a rapidly growing city and this has understandably placed enormous burdens upon the city's services and facilities. Because the birth rate in this city is markedly higher than municipal birth rates across the country - and because of the steady influx of young, upwardly-mobile families - the city's education system is faced with expanding rapidly without losing its traditionally high standard of service."

Tags:education, infrastructure, government, contemporary, society, public, servants

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The paper examines how Vancouver and Calgary are two of Canada's most prominent cities that are both said by many prognosticators to be experiencing a bubble in the real estate market. However, the paper explains that despite advantageous factors prominent in both regions, it appears that Calgary has the most promising housing market prospects at the moment and in the foreseeable future, owing primarily to its robust economy and housing-market focus.

Tags:economics, calgary, vancouver

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This paper examines the issue of affordable housing as it relates to a major Canadian metropolitan center - namely, the city of Calgary. The writer points out that the city has taken positive strides in recent years to alleviate its housing shortfall. That being said, this paper suggests that additional steps can be taken - among them, more aggressively recruiting the private business sector.

Tags:calgary, housing, problems

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David Bright's "The Limits of Labour: Class Formation and the Labour Movement in Calgary, 1883-1929" reflects the new generation of Canadian labour studies. It analyzes the diversity of working class culture in Calgary and cleavages within the working class during the earliest phase of industrialization in Calgary. It dismisses the traditional notion that Calgary's labour movement was ethnically homogenous and conservative.

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This paper is a family nursing case study which uses the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) in order to analyze a family's structure, family member relations and dynamics and functioning. Using this assessment model, the paper pinpoints various potential problems that may come about later which might not be addressed by other methods of assessment. The paper then discusses solutions to the present dilemma and includes a critical analysis of the student's participation in the assessment process.

From the Paper
"The family under study consists of a mother age 33, a father age 36, son age 10 and daughter age 7. This family has no extended family support as the mother's parents are both deceased and the father's mother is too ill to assist in raising their children or helping out with household duties. The family does not provide direct care for her; the father's sister undertakes this responsibility. Siblings on both sides are not close and do not provide much assistance. As previously mentioned, the son is the eldest. He has been diagnosed with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD/dyspraxia), a learning disorder that causes a delay in language comprehension, speech and poor physical co-ordination."

Tags:nursing, family, assessment

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The paper explains that the Calgary Assessment Model (CFAM) is a means for evaluating the impact of change and illness on families and for assessing family strengths and problems for the sake of a management plan. The paper then discusses how, based on that information, the CFAM provides a focus for interventions. The paper relates that one of the indications that the CFAM should be used is that a family is experiencing multi-faceted disruption because of serious illness. For this paper, the impact of childhood diabetes on families is discussed.

From the Paper
"The Calgary Assessment Model (CFAM) is a means for evaluating the impact of change and illness on families and for assessing family strengths and problems for the sake of a management plan. Based on that information, the CFAM provides a focus for interventions (Wright & Leahey, 2000). One of the indications that the CFAM should be used is that a family is experiencing multi-faceted disruption because of serious illness. For this paper, the impact of childhood diabetes on families will be discussed. Assessment will be confined to the functional and development areas."

Tags:cfam, cfim, family

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The paper outlines the notable characteristics of philanthropic and business values by looking at two articles. The paper presents an interview conducted with three individuals representing the government, the philanthropic community and the business sector. The paper outlines the barriers, opportunities, risks and rewards these individuals feel people should be aware of as they attempt to make multi-sector collaborations work. The paper illustrates the challenges the city of Calgary faces as it comes to terms with its growing homeless problem.

From the Paper
"In her extensive investigation of philanthropic and business values and how the two often diverge (and occasionally, perhaps unwittingly, converge), Marion Peters Angelica (2002a) writes that philanthropy is based upon the religious ideal - found in all the great religions of the world - that it is better to give than to receive and that the most noble work is that work dedicated to the betterment of the larger community and to the amelioration of the plight of the vulnerable/infirm. Within the American context, Peters (2002a) points out that there is a long tradition of involuntary associations springing up which have made it their fundamental objective to serve the needs of the downtrodden; to wit, over time philanthropic corporations (most notably hospitals, but also educational institutions) emerged in America and their rise to prominence was joined by the advent of philanthropic foundations devoted to distributing the great wealth of prominent American families and individuals."

Tags:multi-sector, collaborations, social, policy, resources, wealth

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The paper discusses how substance abuse and alcohol abuse involve developmental needs and the contextual nature of family life. The paper shows how substance abuse, especially among adolescents, has serious implications for their health and well being and that of their families and relates that in a situation of substance abuse, nursing interventions to support the family must be aimed at both the user and other family members.

From the Paper
"Substance abuse and alcohol abuse involve developmental needs and the contextual nature of family life. Substance abuse, especially among adolescents, has serious implications for their health and well being and that of their families (Jackson & Usher, 2006). In a situation of substance abuse, nursing interventions to support the family must be aimed at both the user and other family members. The Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) provides a systematic approach for undertaking a comprehensive family assessment, and then for choosing appropriate..."

Tags:family, abuse, interventions

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This paper indicates that the patient's past medical history includes poorly controlled type 2 diabetes and hypertension and significant obesity; however, at the home visit, he was in no apparent distress. The author points out that the Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM) is a method of providing a thorough family assessment in a healthcare setting, utilizing three major categories: 1) The structural dimension of family life, 2) the developmental dimension of the family life and 3) the functional dimension of the family life. The paper concludes that, on the surface, it would seem that all the pathology in this family lies solely in the range of the patient's medical problems; however, the Calgary Assessment Model indicates that many of the issues surrounding his poor diabetic control, weight gain and high blood pressure were related to family dynamics and lack of education surrounding disease state and disease management.

Table of Contents
Presenting Problem
Past Medical History
Past Surgical History
Review of Systems
Current Medications
Social History
Objective Data
HEENT
CV
Neuro
GU/Rectal
Mental Status Exam
Assessment
Plan
Calgary Family Assessment Model (CFAM)
Calgary Family Intervention Model
Problem List and Discussion
Relative Lack of Knowledge of Diabetes
Relative Lack of Knowledge of Hypertension
Relative Social Isolation
Critique of the Calgary Assessment Model

From the Paper
"Home visit was accomplished on 2 April 2005. The visit was accomplished in the midmorning and present at the visit were the patient, Mr. Schelley, his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Annette Schelley, and their 38 year old son, Thomas, who lives in the household with Mr. and Mrs. Schelley. The family lives in a 1200 square foot ranch house in a middle class neighborhood. It is a two bedroom, one bathroom house purchased by the Schelley's five years ago when Mr. Schelley took early retirement from a local manufacturing plant. Thomas returned home about a year ago after separating from his wife. He is currently unemployed and living in the extra bedroom. His presence in the house is a source of significant stress and the cause of many arguments between Mr. and Mrs. Schelley. This write-up was done from information obtained over the course of two home visits.."

Tags:diabetes, family, calgary, assessment, knowledge