Renovation

abandoned houses, empty lots, or even mini markets and Chinese stores. Many of these people that have been living in North Philadelphia, have been living in the same home for years and noticed quite a few changes in the community. One of the new renovations that has been proposed is the new football stadium that Temple University has decided to build for the Temple Owls in the center of North Philadelphia, on Broad and Norris. The fact that Temple proposed to build a new stadium, sparked a lot…

the meaning of introducing something new for bringing changes (Godin, B., 2012, working paper no. 12). Thesaurus, on the other hand, suggests innovation as a new state or condition, such as newness, displacement, revolution, youth, restoration, renovation, etc. So, there appears a gap in understanding innovation between scholarly explanations and lexical meaning. The former refers to innovation as a cause or a source that brings a change while the latter explains innovation as an effect or an…

Sports and Sustainability. Even for environmentally-conscious sports fans, not often enough do we see both words in the same sentence. It is true that when encouraged to either promoting sustainability or simply embracing it, most sports organizations have failed us and themselves. Nevertheless, teams are building new stadiums which are proving to be beacons for sustainability and green living as a whole. Four of the seven stadiums on this list are either owned or being occupied by NFL teams.…

This theme park offers behind-the-scenes insight on the production process of movies from costumes and make-up to the set and filming. Today, this park is known as Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and is facing major renovations to update the park to meet current trends in movies (Lefkon, W., 173). On April 22, 1998, Disney’s fourth and final park, Animal Kingdom opened (Walt Disney World History). This park focuses on conservation of wildlife and allows guests to get up…

Numerous people who enter a sports complex are there for a couple of different reason. These reasons can include such aspects of the fan experience as the nostalgic feel of the stadium, for the enjoyment of the competition, or even take their children to their first ball game. One of the lower concerns of the fans that come to these games are the face-to-face interaction that they have with individuals who are serving them their food. In order to be able to watch the entire game, these…

Anayela: An oasis in the Marrakesh Medina If you get the chance to start a story with a full on fairy tell, you take the chance, right? Once upon a time there was a girl called Yela living in a luxurious Riad in the Marrakesh Medina. As she wasn't allowed to go out by herself, she secretly climbed on the roof of her house every night to look at the stars. That's where she met the neighbour's boy. They became friends and he told her, that the carpet on the roof would fly, if she only gave him a…

known as Polybia paulista was discovered and studied by Prof. Mario Palma of Sao Paulo State University to have a toxin that selectively kills cancer cells all without harming any normal cells. This discovery alone could lead to a breakthrough and renovation of the way cancer and possibly other diseases are cured. Now I’ve listed the consequences and importance on the subject of deforestation and now I urge you to take these steps to save the…

decided to change CEO’s for the third time in the span of six years. The company brought in John Barbour to become the new CEO and creative mind behind how to save the company. With the change in administration, Toys “R” Us underwent a much needed renovation that included the implementation of eCommerce. Previous administrations within the company did not want to take the steps necessary to secure Toys “R” Us in the new and expanding world of internet sales. Mr. Barbour jumped into eCommerce…

The Nation’s Restaurant News stated in 2010, “consumers are craving things that are handcrafted and authentic. They want something that is special, not mass-produced” (Restaurant Design & Renovation, 2011, pg. 2). Despite Oregano’s outward appearance, the inside pleasantly surprises its customers with colorful décor that catches the eye. The arrangement of vintage 1960 knickknacks, stringing Christmas lights, red and green color scheme and…

reshape the economy and society of the United States. This was the time that the United States grew into a modernized and open society especially within the youth community. The 1920s had its successes as well as its disasters, it was a time period of renovation after the war. Issues of morality and politics molded politics more than the economic reform (Ayers 597). Music, movies, and technology became more popular and occupied the transformation of the era. From the time of a spike in pop…