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Mesa Verde National Park, 2004.
Discusses the history and establishment of Mesa Verde National Park.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the history of Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The paper explains that the park was built to preserve the cliff dwellings of the Anasazi people and that it is of historical and archaeological significance to visitors and scientists alike.
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Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), 2004.
This paper relates the history and function of the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and other agencies relating to parks, recreation, and wildlife conservation.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper relates that the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
was founded as the Illinois Association of Conservation and Park Districts 75 years ago to establish and protection parks and to conserve wildlife. The author points out that the historic ?Park Law Codification Bill?, signed in 1951, combines all the various laws pertaining to the issues of park conservatism into one single section of the state law. The paper relates that, today, each of the more than 40 park districts, forests, and conservation parks in the state of Illinois has a police force to patrol, routinely enforcing laws regarding recreation, hunting, and boating, and especially the use of drugs and alcohol.
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"The DNR or the Illinois Department of Natural Resources states that its mission is to protect and manage and to conserve the various natural resources that the state of Illinois can very proudly boast of, and to provide those recreational opportunities to interested people that would not harm or spoil these natural resources in any manner. The Educational Department of the DNR was launched in the year 1995, with the primary aim of the development of educational methods and of the training methods involved in the conservation of natural resources of Illinois. It also was to provide hands on training for those persons wanting to indulge in the various outdoor activities that Illinois offers, such as snowmobiling, boating and hunting methods."
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New Disneyland Theme Park, 2001.
Factors involved in Disney opening a theme park in Hong Kong. Location choice and market characteristics; traget market resources; political environment; marketing devices of Disney theme park in Hong Kong, theme park organization. Effect on Hong Kong.
4,275 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 16 sources, $ 135.95
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"In 1955, Walt Disney opened an amusement park in Anaheim, California, which changed the way that Americans, and the world, viewed such entertainment. Once the domain of carnival hucksters, amusement parks underwent a significant makeover at the hands of the head of the Disney Studios. Through shrewd marketing, including a tie-in to a national television program, Disney successfully marketed Disneyland as a unique entertainment experience and made his theme park world famous. In the mid-1960s, plans were made for a second park, this one located in Florida, which was significant larger than the Anaheim park and which opened in the early 1970s. A third theme park opened in the 1980s in Tokyo, and a fourth in Europe in the early 1990s. The company also operates resorts at each of the theme park sites (with the exception of ..."
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The National Park Service, 2007.
A critical look at the US National Park Service (NPS) and the National Parks under their jurisdiction.
3,271 words (approx. 13.1 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper discusses how national parks in the US have various problems, including pollution stemming from inside and outside the parks and a present management that is seen as insufficient and contradictory. The paper discusses the structure, history and mission of the National Park Service (NPS). The paper looks at park system powers and the politics surrounding them. The paper concludes that a restructuring in the administration of the NPS might be in order, if only to gain more protection for the parks against 21st century environmental problems.
Outline:
Structure
History
Mission
Powers
Politics
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"Since 1916, more than 370 parks of great natural beauty and grandeur from Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands to the Hawaiian Islands have been managed and preserved by the National Park Service (NPS) which is a bureau of the United States Department of the Interior. Such great historic and natural treasures as the Grand Canyon and Yellowstone; are now parks that preserve the pristine animal habitats or echo the nation's history, such as the Gettysburg Battlefield or preserve such notable landscapes as Mesa Verde and parks along seashores, lakeshores, and river-ways. They also provide opportunities for outdoor activities, such as at Assateague Island and Lake Mead. (National Park Service 2006)."
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Landscape: Emery Barnes Park, Vancouver, 2008.
This paper discusses the Emery Barnes Park, an area of greenery, water fountains and man-made structures, located in the Yorktown area of Vancouver.
1,420 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper explains that the Emery Barnes Park is one of three parks in the downtown south region of Vancouver, which are intended to bring 4.5 acres of park space to the residents of the area. The author points out that the cultivation of the landscape matches the up-market culture of the region. The paper describes the elegant lines, modern architectural touches and elegant old-world stone structures, which characterize this landscape. The author relates that, despite some old world touches, the atmosphere of the park creates a feeling of modernism with its forward-looking view of the world, which focuses on reason, scientific rationality, creativity, progress and novelty. The paper states that the park is named for Emery Barnes, a longtime community activist who was chosen to represent the park because of his commitment to human rights and helping the disadvantaged, a big part of Canada's liberal cultural policy. The paper includes color photos.
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"Perhaps many years ago the region may have been somewhat derelict, or at the very least ordinary: the urbanization of the downtown region has replaced some fairly seedy regions, which still exist on the east side of the downtown area. The park's structure is notable because it is very open. Residents in the area typically live in condos or apartments, and therefore have no back yard or natural space to enjoy. Emery Barnes Park therefore operates as a place of relaxation and enjoyment of both natural and man-made beauty. The green grass gives the urban residents the chance to walk on green lawn, bare foot if they wish to."
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"Rosa Parks: My Story", 2005.
A discussion on Parks' autobiography, "Rosa Parks: My Story"
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, $ 26.95
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This paper analysis Rosa Parks autobiography. It offers a short summary of the book describing the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, who became a leading protagonist in the struggle of African Americans for equality. The paper explores a main character in this book is, her husband, who encouraged her to take part in civil rights activities, and supported her decision to fight against racial segregation. The author explains that many of the secondary characters in this book, such as the bus driver and police officials, are antagonists because they were against what Rosa Parks was trying to accomplish.
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"Rosa Parks: My Story is set in Montgomery, Alabama in December 1955, and tells the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, who became a leading protagonist in the struggle of African Americans for equality. A main character in this book is her husband, who encouraged her to take part in civil rights activities, and supported her decision to fight against racial segregation. Many of the secondary characters in this book, such as the bus driver and police officials, are antagonists because they were against what Rosa Parks was trying to accomplish. The plot of Rosa Parks: My Story began when Rosa Parks "was sitting in the front seat of the colored section of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama." (Parks) She knew that because of racial bigotry, an African American had to give up their bus seat if a white man or woman boarded ..."
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"Jurrassic Park", 2002.
A discussion of whether the analogy set forth in "Jurassic Park" between film and the theme park ride is appropriate and the implications this has for cinema in general.
1,677 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper examines how throughout the history of cinema there has always been the thrill of the spectacle. It reviews the film "Jurassic Park" within the context of the history of the cinematic arts by placing it in the cycle of spectacle driven films, that has followed cinema since its beginnings. It analyzes the implications this has for cinema in general as a return to the cinema of spectacle in the new guise of themed entertainment, similar to the entertainment arcades of old.
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"Jurassic Park is part of a cyclic trend in cinema that exploits new technologies to hark back to the tradition of early cinema and its amusement park roots. The film begins inside reality, the normal world, where dinosaurs exist only as fossils; technology is limited, allowing us only to see radar outlines of dinosaur skeletons from inside an inhospitable desert. It is in the pristine jungle that the trouble begins. The gates to Jurassic Park open, and with them the metaphoric flood gates of Ian Malcom?s chaos theory. The visitors are no longer viewing the theme park from a spectator?s view, but the theme park comes to them , and with a millennial rage . The film becomes the ride that explains the process of creating dinosaurs with cute animations, but Sadler, Grant and Malcom subvert the ride, wanting a more real experience. "
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Regent Park Housing, 2008.
This paper discusses the history of the Regent Park housing project in Toronto and looks at its early success.
5,055 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 127.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the Regent Park housing project is recognized as an area of crime, prostitution and low income housing that is in need of severe attention. The writer looks at the history of the project, noting that in the 1940's when the area was first being developed, it was seen as clean, healthy and a safe place to live for low-income families. The writer discusses that Regent Park was developed at a time when low-rental housing was in extreme demand, and when planners felt that to be successful meant the wider society should be blocked out. The writer concludes that this plan worked well and enabled Regent Park to remain successful for the first twenty years of operation, however, the area has fallen back into slum conditions and new construction plans will soon destroy this piece of history. The writer notes that it will be interesting to see what the outcome of the new housing will be and how effective it may become in the future.
Outline:
Slum Clearance
Construction of Regent Park Low Income Housing
Tenants in Regent Park
Community Relationships
Conclusion
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"Before dwelling upon more recent occurrences which sparked the rise of today's Regent Park, a few final items must be added to what has already been mentioned about the turbulent 1930s in English-speaking Canada's largest city. Most notably, those men (and women) troubled by what was taking place in the poor neighborhoods of the metropolis surely knew that, until some kind of affordable housing and some kind of revamped urban renewal process were both unfurled in Toronto, the city would be forced to deal with issues of the most unsettling variety. Not least of all, over-crowding and an absence of indoor plumbing inevitably raised sanitation concerns and also concerns about the spread of disease. It is an unlovely image, but neighborhoods in which large segments of the population are bereft of indoor plumbing are neighborhoods in which the issue of human waste and where it is being deposited become acute matters of importance to everyone. Likewise, the spread of disease brought about by poor sanitation becomes a fearsome problem even for those who do not live in such environs. After all, a metropolitan setting is a metropolitan setting, and - however socially reified 1930s Toronto may have been - interaction and contact between peoples from all walks of life was fairly unavoidable. Thus, an outbreak in one part of the city had obvious health ramifications for another part of the city - leaving aside the fact that disease outbreaks among the poor compelled the use of finite medical resources which might be required by other members of the community. Needless to say, finding a way to make Toronto's poor neighborhoods more salubrious and sanitary was in the interests of all Torontonians."
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Proposal for Parking at Universities, 2002.
An analysis of the parking problems at Indiana University and the surrounding community of Bloomington, offering suggestions for the solution of the problem.
5,600 words (approx. 22.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 136.95
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This paper examines the major problems with the current parking policies at Indiana University, and Bloomington, and reports the results of a survey among many students on the same issue. The paper provides an explanation of the major issues involved, these being the inefficient structure of the parking permits, the lack of parking spaces for off campus students and residents, and the excess of parking fines paid by students, faculty, and staff. The paper outlines various solutions to the discussed problems.
Table of Contents
Abstract
Introduction
Proposal for Parking at Indiana University & Bloomington
Description
Merits of Proposal
Necessity of the Project Today
Outputs Produced
Expected Outcomes
Conclusion
Budget
Appendices
Works Cited
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"During the 2000-2001 school year, IU grossed $2.2 million dollars in parking fines. Doug Porter, the Parking Operations Manager, expects that number to fall to a measly $1.9 million in the 2001-2002 school year (Hamerman, Indiana Daily Student). Figures such as these come to no surprise to students who are used to shelling out $35.00 for a ticket after parking illegally on campus. Parking at Indiana University and the surrounding community of Bloomington, Indiana is a major problem that is not being dealt with efficiently by the current Parking officials."
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Joshua Tree National Park, 2007.
This paper discuses the geological history of Joshua Tree National Park, located within the Transverse Ranges Province near Riverside County, California.
2,160 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explains that the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park are several mountain ranges including a quadrangle underlain by a basement terrane comprising Proterozoic metamorphic rocks, Mesozoic plutonic rocks, and Mesozoic or Cenozoic hypabyssal dikes. The author points out that, even in arid climates such as Joshua Tree National Park, water and wind are the key dynamic as far as erosion of rock is concerned; however, what is seen today in this park is a collection of relict features inherited from an earlier time of higher rainfall and lower temperatures. The paper stresses that the park, located just east of the San Andreas fault zone, is crisscrossed with hundreds of faults from ancient and recent earthquakes, which can be viewed and clearly understood by an alert visitor to the park.
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"On June 28, 1992, the largest earthquake to have hit the contiguous United States in 40 years hit the Joshua Tree National Park area - a 7.3 Richter Scale shaker. It was called the Landers Earthquake Sequence; it was the result of a "right-lateral shear on five major faults," according to an article in the journal "Science". The earthquake was generated in an 80-kilometer-wide swath of seismically active faults along the southern part of the eastern California "shear zone" - of which Joshua Tree is a part."
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Imbalance in Population and Park Location, 2006.
This paper discusses the imbalance between population location and park location, looking at the National Parks in western Canada.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The following paper addresses how the geographical distance between urban centers and parkland can very easily hurt the latter insofar as it makes it more difficult for people to visit such areas (largely because of the cost and inconvenience). A second matter addressed in the paper also considers the factors which determine activity selection and argues that age is the greatest single factor in the recreational pursuits people pursue.
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"One of the most important considerations when examining the impact of geography upon human behaviour is the role of propinquity. That is to say, people tend to frequent the places that are nearest where they live. Suffice it to say, one of the problems confronting the National Park System in Canada (especially Western Canada) is that many of these parks are not located near major urban centers."
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The Park Rangers and Game Wardens, 2004.
This paper discusses the careers of park rangers and game wardens.
2,635 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that one of the roles of park rangers and game wardens is to act as a law enforcement officer. The author points out that a major feature of the job is its variety, which means that there really are no ?typical? days. The author relates that a key aspect of the working conditions is that a park ranger generally spends the majority of their time outdoors, which is often mentioned as one of the key benefits of being a park ranger; however, it should be remembered that working outside on a long-term basis is not always as great as it initially sounds.
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Duties of a Park Ranger/Game Warden
Educational Requirements
Application Process
Working Conditions of a Park Ranger/Game Warden
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"A master?s degree is also worth considering for some individuals. Master?s degrees can be completed in any of the fields described above and can help an individual gain a position as a park ranger. A master?s degree is also especially useful for individuals wanting to progress to higher levels within the industry. While a person can choose to complete a master?s degree immediately after completing a bachelor?s degree, it is often recommended that individuals gain employment first and complete the master?s degree while working. The experience gained while the master?s degree is being completed often puts the person in a good position to gain employment at a higher level on completion of the master?s program."
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Disney Theme Parks, 1997.
Examines parks' social, psychological & corporate functions Discusses their depiction of national history, technology used and the capitalist ideology behind the parks. The of fantasy also discussed - focusing on Disney World.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 3 sources, $ 79.95
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"Disney
Introduction
In her analysis on how people interact with Walt Disney World and how the theme park operates upon our personal and societal expectation, Jane Kuenz is particularly interested in the way the park functions in what she calls "a process of recognition and identification and how out of that identification or against it, Disney produces feelings we find pleasurable" (Kuenz 56). She concludes that the park allows us space only as consumers and offers a revamped American history intended to quiet any qualms our society may have about that history. It accomplishes this by tracing our history in various stories of our past and showing the obvious and inevitable correctness of that history (Kuenz 69). Susan Willis concurs in Kuenz's.."
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Walt Disney?s Theme Parks, 2002.
A discussion of the history and operations behind the Walt Disney Theme Parks with an emphasis on Paris.
1,188 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines Walt Disney's amusement parks which began in the middle of some Southern California orange groves in 1955 and which changed the way that Americans and the world viewed such entertainment. It analyzes how Disney successfully marketed Disneyland as a unique entertainment experience and made his theme park world-famous which led to other theme parks opening in Florida, Tokyo and Paris. It looks at how the company also operates resorts at each of the theme park sites (with the exception of Tokyo) and is a major supplier of entertainment content (television programs, filmed entertainment, audio/video tapes and Internet content). The paper considers the international theme park operations of the company, with a particular emphasis on the company's operations in Paris.
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"Walt Disney recognized the power of television and began using tie-ins between television programs and his theme park from the beginning. The Wonderful World of Disney provided television audiences not only with entertainment programs, but also with a direct link to the company that produced them. The company also benefits from its studio operations since it is able to provide promotions for its theme parks on videos and in its productions. Movies can also be run on television, adding to the high presence and brand recognition that is associated with the organization and its products."
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Parking at George Brown College, 2008.
A discussion of the parking issues at George Brown College, Saint James campus.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper addresses the insufficient and poorly managed parking at the George Brown College and relates that these parking problems can have a long-term negative impact on the overall reputation of the college and can impact student registration levels. The paper's authors undertook an informal survey of students and then conclude that the George Brown College should implement the recommendations of the students who live with the shortcomings of the campus parking issue on a daily basis. The paper itself recommends allocating funding for the construction of an underground parking facility.
Outline:
Introduction
Goals & Objectives
Background
Survey Results
Respondent Observations
Conclusions & Recommendations
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"The campus of George Brown College has a recognized problem with parking for student and staff alike. Not only is their insufficient parking at the George Brown College, Saint James campus, but the parking that does exist is poorly managed and unfairly mediated by campus parking services. It has been determined that unless these issues are rectified in an equitable manner, they will manifest a long-term negative impact on the overall reputation of the college as well as potentially impact student registration levels. The fact of this negative impact of parking services on long-term student enrolment and performance has been substantiated in other academic research studies which have shown that such issues as campus parking form an important component of the overall academic environment of a college or university that directly impacts both student and institutional performance (Karemera, Reuben & Sillah). These issues should be taken very seriously by the college administration at risk of long-term enrolment and viability."
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