Abstract The geographic location chosen to be the central focus of this essay is located in Vancouver's West End, about a ten minute walk west of downtown. The writer describes that the city block is bordered by the four streets of Haro, Barclay, Broughton and Nicola and that the most famous landmark in the park is the Roedde House Museum. The writer notes that originally, all of the houses except for this one were intended for demolition. Further, the writer mentions that only through the efforts of many diligent historic preservationists was this area saved and restored to its historic form.
From the Paper "The city of Vancouver is located in a popular region of North America that is known for breathtaking scenery, cultural diversity and historic residential areas. Vancouver proudly boasts several such neighborhoods, which have been the most densely populated on the continent for the better part of the 20th century and beyond. One of the most famous and distinctive of these is Barclay Heritage Square, a virtual jewel of historic Victorian gardens, benches, even a gazebo, that encompasses a single city block. It is all nestled modestly among the mostly residential streets of the neighborhood just west of the downtown core, most commonly known as the West End."
Abstract This paper briefly reviews the Vancouver bungalow style of the twentieth century by tracing its roots back to the bungalow craze that swept California in the early twentieth century. The paper looks at architectural features of the style, the sort of construction required, and what stamps the Bungalow style as distinct from other types of residences.
From the Paper "There can be little doubt that the Vancouver Bungalow form has been a landmark of the Canadian architectural scene. The following paper will look at this architectural innovation of the middle-third of the twentieth century and examine the materials and construction techniques that went into its creation. The paper will also examine the development of this peculiar house style in 1930s California."
Abstract This paper analyzes the values embodied in the bungalow house, abundantly present in Vancouver, mostly erected between 1945 and 1960. It loos at the precursor of this bungalow was the California bungalow, which achieved massive popularity a few decades earlier - even to the point that there were mail order bungalows available.
From the Paper "The bungalow, popularized in the mid-twentieth century, is still abundant in many areas of Vancouver. Much as the townhouse now offers affordable, space-efficient housing, the bungalow also espoused these values in the form of a detached dwelling. These houses were simple and inexpensive to build, unpretentious, and built for comfort and efficiency - in short, they were just what was needed to accommodate the proliferation of young families and immigrants in the era following the Second World War."
Abstract This paper discusses Canada Place which is located on the waterfront of downtown Vancouver. It specifically discusses the history behind the construction of the building and the architectural design. The paper goes on to describe public opinion of the architecture of the structure, as well as the opinion of architectural critics.
From the Paper "Architecture in Vancouver In this essay I review Canada Place, a very unusual building situated at the bottom of Howe Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. I consider this to be a post-modernist building. Canada Place is located on the waterfront of downtown Vancouver. It was built for "Expo 86" - the World Fair that was held in 1986 in Vancouver. The objective was an attempt to rival the impressive Sydney Opera House in Australia. The outcome was a somewhat strange looking building that elicits a wide variety of responses that run the gamut from admiration to disgust.The only thing it does not evoke is boredom. People have compared it to a tent, a camping trip, an insect and a sailing ship. "
Abstract This paper discusses "Vancouver's Hoboes" by Andrew Roddan and explains that Roddan's book provides us with an account of the lives of the homeless and jobless during the Great Depression and an insight into a desperate culture many of us have only glimpsed even during these difficult times. Whilst modern society reels from the growing problems of unemployment, expensive consumer goods, and the temptations of gambling, alcohol, and other horrors, most have not lived at the very depths of despair these homeless people are familiar with.
Abstract This paper discusses the Vancouver marmot, a species from a larger family of rodents that can also be found on the North American mainland and in Europe. The paper explains that human encroachment on the marmot's natural habitat, which includes environmental pollution and a dramatic loss of or changes in habitat, has threatened this particular genus with extinction. The paper also provides detailed information that can combat extinction.
Abstract This research work seeks to isolate and characterise microorganisms found in Ekosodin, Benin City. It examines borehole (underground) water for microorganisms and investigates the quality of the drinking water. The paper also analyses the tests that were performed and discusses the results. Finally, the paper presents recommendations for the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Origin Of Water Sources Of Water (Underground)
Importance Of Water Microbes And Underground (Borehole) Water Literature Review
Availability Of Underground Water Major Sources Of Pollution Of Groundwater
Underground Water Quality
Aim
Materials And Method
Total Bacterial Count
Cultural Characterization
Pure Culture Preparation And Preservation
Gram Staining
Motility Test
Oxidase Test
Coagulase Test
Biochemical Test
Discussion And Conclusion
Recommendation
From the Paper "The borehole water in Ekosodin and environs is the sole potable water supplied to sixty per cent of the students on campus. Therefore the basis of the investigation is on the quality of the said water. The selected borehole water samples were analyzed for the presence of coliform bacteria, as this is one of the means of assessing the purity of water supplied to the school in general."
"The result above shows that the presumptive count and mean of the water samples is 4.48 bacterial per 100ml of water. This falls within the normal range of standard values suggested by the World Health Organization (1971). At this point, the water could have been accepted for consumption but the usefulness of this count as an indicator of bacterial water contamination or its consumption quality has been questioned by some analysis partly because coliform bacterial detection which are potentially subjected to inferences."
Abstract The author of the paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of water management with regard to the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP) and the Colorado River Aqueduct. With regard to increasing demands for fresh water and the decreasing amount of water available from the Colorado River, the writer examines measures that must, in the writer's opinion, be taken to manage water resources including the implementation of policies to encourage consumers to reduce water consumption.
From the Paper "The Colorado River Aqueduct and flow from the Colorado River is being managed relatively effectively today, largely because of the 2007 agreement. The agreement allows the MWD to create an "intentionally created surplus" (ICS) of water, and then store it in Lake Mead for use during shortages or droughts. The surplus water is a result of water conservation in farmlands, and the MWD is testing the program with Lake Mead officials now. There are things that could be managed differently, however. Consumers are the biggest users of water, and lawns and gardens are a large part of that usage. It would seem prudent for Southern California water districts to encourage homeowners to replace lawns and landscaping with low-water xeriscaping, as that would save a lot of water throughout the region. In addition, there needs to be more research and development into alternative technologies, such as desalination, underground water storage, and stormwater management."
Abstract An experiment that looks at a large amount of data and interpreting this to draw conclusions on water balance within animals. Looks at hormonal responses, salt concentrations, nitrogenous wastes, water losses and water intake via foods. Data is provided in results, and is fully interpreted, with focus on kidney function and wastes with respect to water balance within the body.
From the Paper "In human?s, the role of water balance is controlled by the kidneys, which act as an internal filter, removing wastes from the blood such as nitrogenous compounds which can be toxic if they accumulate. In an average adult male, there is approximately 5 litres of blood within the body, and of this, 1 litre of blood passes through the kidneys in I minute, so the total blood volume is filtered roughly every 5 minutes. "
Abstract This paper studies the connection between agriculturally-based land pollution, such as from herbicides and pesticides, and contaminated water. The paper presents research studies and statistics that indicate that this is the most significant and damaging source of water pollution. The paper also looks at the impact of water diversion through damning for irrigation projects. The paper concludes by discussing the international ramifications of land-based water pollution.
From the Paper "Rachel Carson, in her landmark book "Silent Spring" was the first to discover the pollution and contamination of land as well as water by insecticides. These chemicals are absorbed in the earth, and then run off into water- lakes or rivers and streams, and eventually into the oceans. The most recent catastrophe on Chesapeake Bay which contaminated almost the entire shrimp and scallop crop was presumed to have been caused by a chemical spill which began a "fouling" process that was like a fatal domino effect. From the pristine water, of the Bay it then ran off into nearby farmland, not only damaging crops, but also polluting one of the largest poultry producing areas in the country."
Abstract This paper explains that, to understand the importance of water resource management, environmentalists must understand the importance of the geography and political structure of Abu Dhabi, one of seven Emirates in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.), which is a feudal society with absolute power in the hands of the Sheikh and his ministers, located on the Arabian Peninsula. The author points out that the region has a fragile ecosystem, which already shows the effects from oil exploration, transportation and processing. The paper stresses that water is a precious commodity in the desert and every country in the region is actively investigating the options to make the best and most effective use of this commodity. Many charts, diagrams and illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Conventional and Unconventional Water Sources
Importance of Water Resource Management
From the Paper "Environmental protection groups and governments are constantly engaged in a struggle to critically identify the measures that can be taken to protect and save the environment. The need to develop a consistent tool that can be used universally by all countries is increasingly being stressed upon. One such tool is the Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI). A product of the World Economic Forum, the ESI has been created to measure countries based on a wide-ranging and comprehensive set of factors that are designed to 'rank' to country. In reality, many of the issues and the concerns that are displayed in the ESI relate more to the concerns of the Western's more developed nations and many of the developing countries around the world feel pressurized to maintain standards that are not ideal for their situation."
Abstract This paper discusses the state of water contamination the San Pablo Bay and the Sacramento River, which are two bodies of water associated with the San Francisco Bay. The author points out that both of these bodies of water are analyzed for the state of lead, MtBE and copper contamination. The paper relates that potential or existing management options are discussed.
From the Paper "The Sacramento River and the San Pablo Bay are currently home to numerous contaminants, including Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), and methyl tertiary butyl ether (MtBE). These contaminants, which originate from various sources, affect the health of wildlife, as well as the health of people who enjoy the wildlife resources in the area. The San Pablo Bay, one of five interconnected bay sections making up the San Francisco Bay, receives downstream waters from the Sacramento River, connecting the study and health of both waterways. The levels of contaminants must be monitored to maintain water quality and the health of the environment in the Sacramento River Basin and the San Francisco Bay region. Management options are underway and guidelines for contaminants exist but they must constantly be reevaluated to best combat the threats such contaminants pose to the area."
Abstract This paper is based on the short story, "So Much Water, So Close to Home," from the book, "Where I'm Calling From," by Raymond Carver. The paper discusses Mrs. Kanes discovery of Stuarts lack of compassion. It gives examples from the book of times when Stuart acted without compassion, and how Mrs. Kane dealt with his actions.
From the paper:
"In 'So Much Water, So Close to Home' the main character, Mrs. Kane, uses the tragedy of the her husband's discovery to learn that Stuart lacks the ability to show human compassion by his downgrading the discovery to 'nothingness' and that unless he changes or she begins to act now, she will be drug down with him and end up not much better than the girl found floating in the water."
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Abstract This paper presents an in-depth look at the water toxins and the way they affect the ecosystem as a whole. The writer takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the ecosystem and the way it works. Then it discusses the way water toxins and pollution are destroying the system by killing the marine organisms. Finally, it concludes that in the future it will be imperative to find ways to thwart the water toxins affects.
From the Paper "Because we have lived on this planet for millions of years, we have come to rely on its ability to support and sustain human and animal life indefinitely. The world survives by way of an ecosystem and that system is the core of all living things. For many years now scientists have warned that our cavalier attitude toward preservation of the eco system will cause it to begin breaking down, however, their warnings often fell on deaf ears. Now it is time to pay the piper. Recently scientists have begun to take a close look at the cycles of life and the way they are intertwined in the ecosystem. There is strong evidence that toxins are destroying the ecosystem because the abundance and diversity of marine organisms is rapidly declining(Liat pp 142)."
Abstract This paper explores the problems endangering Florida's water supply, including pollution, urbanization, insufficient rainfall and over-population. While many of these problems are natural (e.g. drought), the author maintains that neglect and carelessness have exacerbated the situation, causing a near crisis. The author concludes that while Florida can sustain further building, urgent measures be taken to preserve and replenish the water supply.
From the Paper "One would think with all the water in and around Florida, that there would be no problem. But, that is a wrong assumption. Man, as usual, is conspiring to ruin or at least somehow damage the clean water Florida's growing numbers of citizens need each day. "Florida's unique geology allows it to draw nearly all of its drinking water from a deep underground maze of limestone and sands. But we use portions of the same underground as a vast garbage can. "Water doesn't really sit on top of Florida like it does in other states; it sinks into the soils," said Jonathan Martin, a geology professor at the University of Florida. So putting dangerous chemicals and waste underground "would be like building a dump in a reservoir. Most people wouldn't want to do that." Until the recent hurricanes and heavy rains in 2005, Florida faced a severe water shortage. One reason, of course, was the weather. Another, the increasing numbers of people moving to Florida and using more and more water."
