Articles related to "Urbanization"
Outside the gay ghetto
Gay and lesbian culture is highly urbanized and estranged from nature. During Gay Pride, let's applaud those who live courageously outside the ghetto, embracing a simpler lifestyle.
gay pride • ghetto • urbanization • materialism • ecofeminism
Gay and lesbian culture is highly urbanized and estranged from nature. During Gay Pride, let's applaud those who live courageously outside the ghetto, embracing a simpler lifestyle.
gay pride • ghetto • urbanization • materialism • ecofeminism
Fragmented Landscapes
How does the increasing urbanization impact the connections between landscape and identity? Is our connection with nature in crisis?
landscape • urbanization and landscape • landscape and identity • isolation • connection with nature
How does the increasing urbanization impact the connections between landscape and identity? Is our connection with nature in crisis?
landscape • urbanization and landscape • landscape and identity • isolation • connection with nature
Isolation and Hopelessness
After WWI, black urbanization was often met with intense violence, leaving blacks isolated and segregated in the hopelessness of a ghetto existence.
segregation • black ghetto • black urbanization • urban renewal • interstate highways
After WWI, black urbanization was often met with intense violence, leaving blacks isolated and segregated in the hopelessness of a ghetto existence.
segregation • black ghetto • black urbanization • urban renewal • interstate highways
Tradition & Modernity in Japanese Folk Song
Each region of Japan had its own traditional songs, for work and play. Changing work patterns encouraged the songs to move to the stage and now into folk rock!
japan • folk song • urbanization • tourism • identity
Each region of Japan had its own traditional songs, for work and play. Changing work patterns encouraged the songs to move to the stage and now into folk rock!
japan • folk song • urbanization • tourism • identity
Urban fiascos ready to happen
Trends in urban development, threats to sustainable development.
urban • development • rural • environment • society
Trends in urban development, threats to sustainable development.
urban • development • rural • environment • society
The Middle Class in the Late 19th Century
An expanding middle class of professional workers developing a modern sense of class consciousness transformed European and US industrial societies.
the middle class and industrialization • industrial revolution and class consciousness • consumerism and the middle class • urbanization and the industrial middle class • the industrial middle class and politics
An expanding middle class of professional workers developing a modern sense of class consciousness transformed European and US industrial societies.
the middle class and industrialization • industrial revolution and class consciousness • consumerism and the middle class • urbanization and the industrial middle class • the industrial middle class and politics
Breaking News 4
Breaking News as it happens.
breaking news • solomon islands • andrew nori • leslie kwaiga • five million solomon dollars
Breaking News as it happens.
breaking news • solomon islands • andrew nori • leslie kwaiga • five million solomon dollars
The Evolution of Montreal's Public Transportation System
The evolution of the public transportation in Montreal and the history of Montréal's metro.
tramway • streetcar • public transportation • montreal's metro • subway systems
The evolution of the public transportation in Montreal and the history of Montréal's metro.
tramway • streetcar • public transportation • montreal's metro • subway systems
Washington State 100 Years Ago
I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then.
1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
I travel back in time 100 years to see what Washington State was like then.
1899 • pacific northwest • industrialization • cities • labor
Child Birth and Abortion in Gilded Age Cities
While white middle class women represented a steady decline in birth rates, the new immigrants in urban centers exhibited dramatically higher birth rates.
abortion and child birth in the gilded age • urbanization and abortion • the social purity crusade in america • late 19th century sexuality • birth rates for immigrants versus white native bor
While white middle class women represented a steady decline in birth rates, the new immigrants in urban centers exhibited dramatically higher birth rates.
abortion and child birth in the gilded age • urbanization and abortion • the social purity crusade in america • late 19th century sexuality • birth rates for immigrants versus white native bor
Monorails Trains of the Future
A monorail is a transportation system composed of a single rail that acts as a support mechanism and guide way. The term also refers to the vehicle using the guide way.
monorails • monorails trains of the future • monorails future mass transit • monrails the monorail society • definition of a monorail
A monorail is a transportation system composed of a single rail that acts as a support mechanism and guide way. The term also refers to the vehicle using the guide way.
monorails • monorails trains of the future • monorails future mass transit • monrails the monorail society • definition of a monorail
Oregon's Northwest Forests at Risk
Over 200 species of plants and animals in the Tillamook Rainforest and North Coast regions face loss of habitat and the impacts of industry and agriculture.
oregon • northwest forests • oregon forests • forests at risk • logging
Over 200 species of plants and animals in the Tillamook Rainforest and North Coast regions face loss of habitat and the impacts of industry and agriculture.
oregon • northwest forests • oregon forests • forests at risk • logging
Middle Eastern Cities
As cities in the Middle East are rapidly urbanizing, the contrast between traditional and modern values is becoming more and more apparent.
middle eastern cities • physical changes in middle eastern cities • social changes in middle eastern cities • conflicts in middle eastern cities • geographic and social changes in middle east
As cities in the Middle East are rapidly urbanizing, the contrast between traditional and modern values is becoming more and more apparent.
middle eastern cities • physical changes in middle eastern cities • social changes in middle eastern cities • conflicts in middle eastern cities • geographic and social changes in middle east
Factors Affecting the 1918 Influenza Pandemic
Whenever a flu virus affects humans as SARS, H5N1 bird flu and swine flu did, the Spanish flu outbreak is cited. But in 1918 more than the influenza virus was involved.
1918 influenza pandemic • spanish flu virus • aspirin and nsaids • influenza-related mortality • immune response
Whenever a flu virus affects humans as SARS, H5N1 bird flu and swine flu did, the Spanish flu outbreak is cited. But in 1918 more than the influenza virus was involved.
1918 influenza pandemic • spanish flu virus • aspirin and nsaids • influenza-related mortality • immune response
Henry Fuller and Urban Literature
Henry Blake Fuller's landmark novel, The Cliffdwellers, published in 1893, criticized Chicago urbanization.
henry fuller • henry blake fuller • chicago • columbian exposition • urban literature
Henry Blake Fuller's landmark novel, The Cliffdwellers, published in 1893, criticized Chicago urbanization.
henry fuller • henry blake fuller • chicago • columbian exposition • urban literature
U.S. Hunting and Shooting Trends
With declining participation, what does the future hold for hunting and shooting sports in the U.S.? A federally funded report offers ways to halt the slide.
hunting • shooting sports • trends • club shooting • consumer trends
With declining participation, what does the future hold for hunting and shooting sports in the U.S.? A federally funded report offers ways to halt the slide.
hunting • shooting sports • trends • club shooting • consumer trends
How Nuclear Waste is Stored
When it comes to storing nuclear waste, you can sum up attitudes in one word: NIMBY. Not in my back yard. NIMBY presents quite a dilemma because on the one hand people like the benefits (medical and energy in particular) that come from using radioactive materials; on the other hand, they want somebody somewhere else to be responsible for storing wastes.
nuclear waste • radioactive waste • nuclear waste storage
When it comes to storing nuclear waste, you can sum up attitudes in one word: NIMBY. Not in my back yard. NIMBY presents quite a dilemma because on the one hand people like the benefits (medical and energy in particular) that come from using radioactive materials; on the other hand, they want somebody somewhere else to be responsible for storing wastes.
nuclear waste • radioactive waste • nuclear waste storage
Landscape and Deportation
How does mass deportation of people with connections to the land and its markers, impact that landscape?
world war ii • forced expulsion • german expelllees • landscape alienation • landscape connection
How does mass deportation of people with connections to the land and its markers, impact that landscape?
world war ii • forced expulsion • german expelllees • landscape alienation • landscape connection
Breaking News Index
An alphabetized table of contents makes life much easier for surfers and editors alike.
heavenly footprint • hammerhead heaven • hot hawaii deals • sleeping lady divers • marshas marvellous matangi marriage
An alphabetized table of contents makes life much easier for surfers and editors alike.
heavenly footprint • hammerhead heaven • hot hawaii deals • sleeping lady divers • marshas marvellous matangi marriage
The Poles
This is an articles on the Poles. This articles details the history of the Poles and their recent past. It highlights their ability to the political situation in their land which has been so fluid during the past fifty years
poles • catholics • poland • polish
This is an articles on the Poles. This articles details the history of the Poles and their recent past. It highlights their ability to the political situation in their land which has been so fluid during the past fifty years
poles • catholics • poland • polish
Brewer's Blackbird
The Brewers Blackbird is about eight to ten inches long and has a sharply pointed, short beak that is shorter than its head. Its wings are long and pointed and its slightly rounded tail is nearly as long as its wings.
black • purple • irridescent • gray edges • yellow eyes
The Brewers Blackbird is about eight to ten inches long and has a sharply pointed, short beak that is shorter than its head. Its wings are long and pointed and its slightly rounded tail is nearly as long as its wings.
black • purple • irridescent • gray edges • yellow eyes
Global Environmental Change
This article discusses about the fast changing global environment and the reaction of human societies to it.
environment • global • disaster • event • epidemics
This article discusses about the fast changing global environment and the reaction of human societies to it.
environment • global • disaster • event • epidemics
Great Lakes Treaty Marks 100 years
Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.
great lakes treaty 100th anniversary • buy american clause • foreign minister lawrence cannon • secretary of state hillary clinton • canada-us trade
Lawrence Cannon, and Hillary Clinton's recent meeting marked 100 years of the Great Lakes Treaty. The pair met for private talks after the ceremony.
great lakes treaty 100th anniversary • buy american clause • foreign minister lawrence cannon • secretary of state hillary clinton • canada-us trade
Largest Cities on Earth
Earth's population is on a steady rise. As urbanization and population growth continue, the major metropolitan centers continue to grow.
largest cities world • most populous cities world • biggest cities world • biggest metropolitan areas • most populated places
Earth's population is on a steady rise. As urbanization and population growth continue, the major metropolitan centers continue to grow.
largest cities world • most populous cities world • biggest cities world • biggest metropolitan areas • most populated places
Millionaires in China Boost Retail Market
Hurun Report's 2009 Wealth Report details the spread of wealth in China, from the capital Beijing to the remote cities of the interior.
millionaires in china • wealth report • wealthy in china • china's entrepeneurs • luxury brands in china
Hurun Report's 2009 Wealth Report details the spread of wealth in China, from the capital Beijing to the remote cities of the interior.
millionaires in china • wealth report • wealthy in china • china's entrepeneurs • luxury brands in china
Romanticism in Music
Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.
romantic • music • romanticism • romantic period • music
Romanticism and the Romantic Period is a segment of music history that has profoundly shaped all music that has been written since.
romantic • music • romanticism • romantic period • music
The Four Elements, a sacred interaction
every day is earth day
earth day • four elements • earth • air • fire
every day is earth day
earth day • four elements • earth • air • fire
Wild Weather?
If the weather has seemed more extreme in recent years, scientsts say Mother Nature isn't the only culprit.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
If the weather has seemed more extreme in recent years, scientsts say Mother Nature isn't the only culprit.
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
Ale Production in Medieval Times
Ale is one of the oldest foodstuffs and has a history going back thousands of years.
ale production in medieval times • the brewing industry in the middle ages • how ale was produced in the middle ages • the brewer in medieval times • the regulation of brewing in the medieval town
Ale is one of the oldest foodstuffs and has a history going back thousands of years.
ale production in medieval times • the brewing industry in the middle ages • how ale was produced in the middle ages • the brewer in medieval times • the regulation of brewing in the medieval town
Aloha Ghosts
It's cold. Is it any wonder that ghosts would haunt Hawaii?
hawaii • ghosts • spirits • orbs • pele
It's cold. Is it any wonder that ghosts would haunt Hawaii?
hawaii • ghosts • spirits • orbs • pele
Backyard Nature Conservation
The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll.
backyard conservation • citizen conservation • colony collapse disorder • wildlife and development • threats to honeybees
The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll.
backyard conservation • citizen conservation • colony collapse disorder • wildlife and development • threats to honeybees
Birth of an American Music: Jazz to the 1920s
The birth of American Jazz through various influences is the major theme of the article. It tries to describe how American jazz evolved with various cultures under one roof...
jazz • creole • african • american • improvisation
The birth of American Jazz through various influences is the major theme of the article. It tries to describe how American jazz evolved with various cultures under one roof...
jazz • creole • african • american • improvisation
Borders
Song sparrows, chipping sparrows, yellow breasted chats and many other birds allied with shrub and edge environments have been disappearing over the past 30 years.
borders and edge
Song sparrows, chipping sparrows, yellow breasted chats and many other birds allied with shrub and edge environments have been disappearing over the past 30 years.
borders and edge
Brewer's Blackbird
The eight inch tall Brewer's Blackbird with its pointed beak and black feathers has a purple sheen to its head. Also when the sun shines on the bird it displays greenish irredescence on its body. The eyes of the male Brewer's Blackbird has yellow coloring. In the autumn and winter months the blackbird may have gray edging on its upper parts.
eight inches tall • black • purple irredescense • yellow eyes • western north america
The eight inch tall Brewer's Blackbird with its pointed beak and black feathers has a purple sheen to its head. Also when the sun shines on the bird it displays greenish irredescence on its body. The eyes of the male Brewer's Blackbird has yellow coloring. In the autumn and winter months the blackbird may have gray edging on its upper parts.
eight inches tall • black • purple irredescense • yellow eyes • western north america
Creating Believable Villains, Creative Writing
While many writers of speculative fiction have a great idea of how their hero or heroine might act in any given situation, the same cannot always be said for villains!
writing believable villains fiction • great fictional villains • writing fiction characterization • writing fantasy fiction • writing science fiction
While many writers of speculative fiction have a great idea of how their hero or heroine might act in any given situation, the same cannot always be said for villains!
writing believable villains fiction • great fictional villains • writing fiction characterization • writing fantasy fiction • writing science fiction
Defining Climatology Terminology
Climatologists study data using specific terms to describe climate change. Climatologists use climate norms, ice cores and climate models to determine predictions.
define climate change • ozone layer • ice core study • climate patterns • atmosphere gases
Climatologists study data using specific terms to describe climate change. Climatologists use climate norms, ice cores and climate models to determine predictions.
define climate change • ozone layer • ice core study • climate patterns • atmosphere gases
Dengue Fever Health Risk in EAsia.
The recent outbreaks of bird flu took the spotlight away from Dengue Fever related diseases and deaths. This is now an epidemic in S.E. Asia and no vaccine is available,
four strains of the dengue fever virus • mosquito repellent • malaria • aedes aegypti mosquitoes • climate change
The recent outbreaks of bird flu took the spotlight away from Dengue Fever related diseases and deaths. This is now an epidemic in S.E. Asia and no vaccine is available,
four strains of the dengue fever virus • mosquito repellent • malaria • aedes aegypti mosquitoes • climate change
Endangered Species of the Florida Keys
The string of islands off the coast of Florida are a unique and sensitive ecosystem. Some creatures that live here can be found nowhere else in the world.
florida keys endangered species • florida keys wildlife • key deer • key largo wood rat • key largo cotton mouse
The string of islands off the coast of Florida are a unique and sensitive ecosystem. Some creatures that live here can be found nowhere else in the world.
florida keys endangered species • florida keys wildlife • key deer • key largo wood rat • key largo cotton mouse
German Expressionism
The art form known as German Expressionism has directly influenced the developing film industry of Germany in the 1920s.
german expressionism • film industry • world war i • german film industry • madness
The art form known as German Expressionism has directly influenced the developing film industry of Germany in the 1920s.
german expressionism • film industry • world war i • german film industry • madness
Kuan Yin: Goddess of Mercy and Compassion
Description of the role and nature of the Goddess of Mercy and COmpassion, Kuan Yin
bodhisattva • buddhist beliefs • urbanisation • tang dynasty
Description of the role and nature of the Goddess of Mercy and COmpassion, Kuan Yin
bodhisattva • buddhist beliefs • urbanisation • tang dynasty
La Purisima Concepcion Mission
The eleventh of 21 missions established by Padre Junipero Serra in what now is the U.S.A. provides an authentic look into the history of early day California.
california state park system • junipero serra • santa barbara county • franciscan settlements in new world • lompoc
The eleventh of 21 missions established by Padre Junipero Serra in what now is the U.S.A. provides an authentic look into the history of early day California.
california state park system • junipero serra • santa barbara county • franciscan settlements in new world • lompoc
Lyrical Ballads by William Wordsworth
Both "Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802" and "London, 1802" serve to show that London is an impressive and beautiful city only when mankind is absent.
william wordsworth • "composed upon westminster bridge • september 3 • 1802" • lyrical ballads
Both "Composed upon Westminster Bridge, September 3, 1802" and "London, 1802" serve to show that London is an impressive and beautiful city only when mankind is absent.
william wordsworth • "composed upon westminster bridge • september 3 • 1802" • lyrical ballads
Nobel Prize in Economics 2009
The Nobel Prize in Economic this year has been awarded to two economists: Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson for their research in outside the market forces.
nobel prize • economics • free market • nobel prize in economics • marketplace
The Nobel Prize in Economic this year has been awarded to two economists: Elinor Ostrom and Oliver Williamson for their research in outside the market forces.
nobel prize • economics • free market • nobel prize in economics • marketplace
Revitalizing the Urban Landscape
With the goal of enhancing quality of life and balancing economic, environmental and social factors, Saint Paul, Minnesota, is revitalizing its urban landscape.
suburban • sprawl • road networks • cityscape • planners
With the goal of enhancing quality of life and balancing economic, environmental and social factors, Saint Paul, Minnesota, is revitalizing its urban landscape.
suburban • sprawl • road networks • cityscape • planners
Saguaro National Park, Tucson, Ariz., a National Treasure
Saguaro National Park, saguaro cacti, Tucson, Sonoran Desert
saguaro national park • saguaro cacti • tucson
Saguaro National Park, saguaro cacti, Tucson, Sonoran Desert
saguaro national park • saguaro cacti • tucson
Shanghai Prepares for World Expo 2010
The first World Expo to be held in a developing country, the Shanghai Expo, the so-called Economic Olympics, is looking to break records.
shanghai world expo • expo 2010 • world expo 2010 • economic olympics • world expo pavilions
The first World Expo to be held in a developing country, the Shanghai Expo, the so-called Economic Olympics, is looking to break records.
shanghai world expo • expo 2010 • world expo 2010 • economic olympics • world expo pavilions
The Dormouse
The dormouse was once a common resident in the English countryside. Changes in land management led to a dramatic fall in numbers, but things are beginning to look up.
dormouse • grey or edible dormouse • berks bucks and oxon wilflife trust • arboreal • common or hazel dormouse
The dormouse was once a common resident in the English countryside. Changes in land management led to a dramatic fall in numbers, but things are beginning to look up.
dormouse • grey or edible dormouse • berks bucks and oxon wilflife trust • arboreal • common or hazel dormouse
The Maori
This is an article about the Maori. The Maori were the earliest inhabitants of New Zealands. This article outlines their culture, social structure and the influence of the European colonizers.
maori • indigeneous people • new zealand • settlers • early
This is an article about the Maori. The Maori were the earliest inhabitants of New Zealands. This article outlines their culture, social structure and the influence of the European colonizers.
maori • indigeneous people • new zealand • settlers • early
The Mexican Free-Tail Bats of Austin, Texas
750,000 pregnant Mexican free-tail bats arrive in Austin in March and give birth in June. Their spectacular nightly emergence draws droves of tourists through October.
mexican free-tailed bats of austin texas • largest urban colony of bats • austin's congress avenue bridge • nursing colony of mexican free-tailed bats • bat capital of the world
750,000 pregnant Mexican free-tail bats arrive in Austin in March and give birth in June. Their spectacular nightly emergence draws droves of tourists through October.
mexican free-tailed bats of austin texas • largest urban colony of bats • austin's congress avenue bridge • nursing colony of mexican free-tailed bats • bat capital of the world
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