...the written law that defines how zoning can be implemented in a community. The Zoning Ordinance also details application requirements, review criteria and approval authority. In Prince George’s County, the current zoning ordinance was written more than 50 years ago and is longer than 1,200 pages. • What is Subdivision?...
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...CAFR ANALYSIS PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY I have seen many changes growing up in Prince Georges County (PG), a minority-dominated county in Maryland. The government has spent a massive amount of money to revitalize the county. This includes the $250.5 million transformation of Jack Kent Cooke Stadium (now FedEx Field) and the massive $2 billion National Harbor project in Oxon Hill, MD[i]. There are rumors the county plans to rename the crime-infested city of Landover, where I currently live, to Hyattsville, a neighboring city, predicting that this will ease the bad repetition of this area. However, these renovations and changes are only temporary solutions since they are only masking the problems that put my home county deeper in debt. Crime and drug trafficking is still on the rise. People are still losing their homes and debt is at an all-time high. The permission of choosing my CAFR allowed digging deeper into this growing problem by discovering who regulates drug and crime programs, the debt position, and other municipals relating to the well-being of my hometown. In this paper, I will address the crisis relating to a nonmajor governmental fund program designed to aid in the decline of crime and drugs and the recent trend relating to pension debt and the tax debt of the general, agency and enterprise fund. The drug and education program are vital in PG based on four fund comparisons on two statements. According to PG CAFR in the Combining Statement of Balance...
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...that took place on September 17 in Washington, DC. Several hundred Disney opponents from over 50 anti-Disney organizations marched past the White House and rallied on the National Mall in protest of the park. On the same day in the streets of Haymarket, Virginia near the proposed park site, Mickey Mouse and 101 local children dressed as Dalmatians appeared in a parade that was filled with pro-Disney sentiment. Eisner was particularly struck by the contrast between the two pictures: one showing an anti-Disney display from the National Mall protest and another of Mickey and Minnie Mouse being driven through the streets of Haymarket during the exuberant community parade. Despite the controversy depicted in the press, on September 21, Prince William County, Virginia planning commissioners recommended local zoning approval for Disney’s America, This case was prepared...
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...that took place on September 17 in Washington, DC. Several hundred Disney opponents from over 50 anti-Disney organizations marched past the White House and rallied on the National Mall in protest of the park. On the same day in the streets of Haymarket, Virginia near the proposed park site, Mickey Mouse and 101 local children dressed as Dalmatians appeared in a parade that was filled with pro-Disney sentiment. Eisner was particularly struck by the contrast between the two pictures: one showing an anti-Disney display from the National Mall protest and another of Mickey and Minnie Mouse being driven through the streets of Haymarket during the exuberant community parade. Despite the controversy depicted in the press, on September 21, Prince William County, Virginia planning commissioners recommended local zoning approval for Disney’s America, This case was...
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...of the case. Second, I identify predominant actors and stakeholders. Third, I point out policy instruments and processes germane to the case. Finally, I discuss the outcome and lessons to be gleaned from the case. Issues Haymarket, a community with a population of 375, is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Washington D.C., in Prince William County, Virginia. It is situated in an area characterized by farmland in view of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. Nearby is a Civil War battlefield site, now a National Battlefield Park administered by the National Park Service, where 20,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died during two battles fought at Bull Run: the first land battle of the Civil War in 1861, and in 1862, when Robert E. Lee defeated Union forces as he led the Confederate toward the Potomac River. In the early 1990s, Chairman Michael Eisner of Disney, envisioned an American history theme-park to be called Disney’s America. Colonial Williamsburg in southeastern Virginia initially provided inspiration for Disney executives. Prior to 1993, Disney officials surreptitiously acquired land-options in Prince William county using false names in order to avoid increases in land prices in anticipation of the project. The theme-park, estimated to cost $650 million, would be constructed on 3,000 rural acres close to Haymarket and include such attractions as a plantation (with actors depicting slaves), a roller coaster (through an Industrial Revolution-era steel mill)...
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...traffic while putting in mind that many residents of Virginia use this highway, knowing it is already very crowded most of the time. Another major side effect of this traffic would be the heavily increased air pollution. When Disney confirmed that they would build the park in Prince William County, the biggest key issue of all arose: opposition. Many people were alarmed and concerned that this project would destroy many of America’s national marks of history and would be replaced by a theme park full of amusement. Many people did not have faith that Disney would be able to portray a full and clear, understandable image of American History, seeing as their other parks specialize in amusement and entertainment. Another economic key issue that many anti-Disney groups were doubting, was the number of jobs Disney promised to give. One campaign that took place in hope to raise awareness and criticize the Disney America project claimed that the park would generate much fewer jobs than Disney had promised. Instead of the promised 19,000 well-paid jobs, there would only be approximately 6,300- adding that not all these jobs had good pay. They also accused the exaggerated tax rates that Disney and Governor George Allen were...
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...two-dozen civil war battlefields. Another key issue was the commotion and traffic that this theme park would create. As visitors will travel from many places to visit Disney America, Disney would have to predict when the highway will be most at traffic while putting in mind that many residents of Virginia use this highway, knowing it is already very crowded most of the time. Another major side effect of this traffic would be the heavily increased air pollution. When Disney confirmed that they would build the park in Prince William County, the biggest key issue of all arose: opposition. Many people were alarmed and concerned that this project would destroy many of America’s national marks of history and would be replaced by a theme park full of amusement. Many people did not have faith that Disney would be able to portray a full and clear, understandable image of American History, seeing as their other parks specialize in amusement and entertainment. Another economic key issue that many anti-Disney groups were doubting, was the number of jobs Disney promised to give. One campaign that took place in hope to raise awareness and criticize the Disney America project claimed that the park would generate much fewer jobs than Disney had promised. Instead of the promised 19,000 well-paid jobs, there would only be approximately 6,300- adding that not all these jobs had good pay. They also accused the exaggerated tax rates that Disney...
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...Howell and Hagood Family Tree My great-great grandfather Charles Howell born around 1843 was married to Susannah who was born around 1853 in the town of Caw Caw, Calhoun County, Saint Matthews, South Carolina; a farmer and father of six children: Prince; Lesley; Charles Jr.; Jane; Michael; and Edward. (Based on 1880 US Census) {At this time we do not have any information of the other siblings and their decent}. Prince Howell, SR my great grandfather, (known as Man Howell) born about 1862 married Lucinda (1861) and from their union they reared seven children: Eller, John, Lula, Prince Jr., Large, Edna, and Susan. Eller (2 sons Harvey who died at a youth age; James Frank Major aka Jim Frank, born July 9, 1925 is living and married to Mary, Columbia, SC) they have no children in this union. Susan (my grandmother), married Sandy David Green: out of their union they bared two children Celia, and Henry Lula {At this time we do not have any information of the other siblings and their decent}. Prince JR. {At this time we do not have any information of the other siblings and their decent}. Large {At this time we do not have any information of the other siblings and their decent}. Edna {At this time we do not have any information of the other siblings and their decent}. Bubba John married Anna Hagood Bubba John and Anna Howell Family Sons: Penny married Sara Mack {at this time we do not have any information of the other siblings and their decent}. Norman aka Dook {at this...
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...University Of Maryland Medical System: Success and Failures of A Corporate Giant Taina Hogu Health Care Administration HCAD 600 Section 9041 Professor Arthur Reynolds MA, MHA, JD Fall 2008 UMMS Snapshot The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a corporate giant. UMMS generates $3.5 billion in revenue and employs approximately 14,800 people. UMMS is the third largest healthcare employer in the state of Maryland (Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, 2007). With billions of dollars at stake, UMMS faces major infighting for control of the system. Recently, nine of the 27-person board at UMMS turned in their resignations due to Governor Martin O’Malley growing influence (Schultz, 2008). Despite infighting and takeover threats by the State, UMMS has survived, providing quality care and expanding services throughout Maryland. For example, the trauma center at UMMC (a division of UMMS) provides a great service to the community. Baltimore is plagued with violent crimes which claim the lives of many victims on a daily basis. The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at UMMC treated several of these victims last year (7,500) and 97% of patients survived. UMMS also serves patients with chronic ailments like cancer. The Marlene and Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Center sees thousands of patients every year (UMMS, 2008). Overall, UMMS consists of eight member hospitals. The member hospitals are: University of Maryland Medical...
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...Isles consist of two large islands – Great Britain and Ireland – separated by the Irish Sea, and a lot of small islands, the main of which are the Isle of Wight in the English Channel, Anglesea and the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, the Hebrides – a group of islands off the north-western coast of Scotland, and two groups of islands lying to the north of Scotland: the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands**. The total area of the United Kingdom is 244 square kilometres. 2. State symbols of the UK 2.1. The flag of the UK The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack*** is made up of three crosses. The upright red cross is the cross of St George, the patron saint of England. The white diagonal cross (with the arms going into the corners) is the cross of St Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. The red diagonal cross is the cross of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The national flag of Wales is a red dragon on a background of white and green. Wales is not...
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...Abrakadoodle Marketing Plan Table of Contents Executive Summary …………………………………………………………………….. Page 3 Environmental Analysis …………………………………………………………….. Page 4 SWOT Analysis …………………………………………………………………….. Page 8 Marketing Objectives …………………………………………………………….. Page 9 Marketing Strategies ……………………………………………………………..Page 10 Marketing Implementation ……………………………………………………………..Page 12 Evaluating & Control ……………………………………………………………………Page 14 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Abrakadoodle offers full service visual art classes for kids, summer art camps, holiday art camps, art parties and art events that stimulate and educate to more than one million children in schools, community sites, and art studios for kids around the world. Abrakadoodle primarily targets middle-income professional families who are having their children participate in exciting activities that involve arts and crafts. The proposed marketing plan is designed to allow Abrakadoodle to focus on getting their name and professional services out into the Maryland area; specifically the area from Landover to Annapolis. Because of the unique experience of art creativity for kids, Abrakadoodle would like to be known for its excellent classes for kids, well-trained teachers and always allowing kids to have a blast. Expansive art lesson plans are unrivaled, exceeding national standards for visual arts education. Understanding the cost related to quality art education, Abrakadoodle...
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...traffic while putting in mind that many residents of Virginia use this highway, knowing it is already very crowded most of the time. Another major side effect of this traffic would be the heavily increased air pollution. When Disney confirmed that they would build the park in Prince William County, the biggest key issue of all arose: opposition. Many people were alarmed and concerned that this project would destroy many of America’s national marks of history and would be replaced by a theme park full of amusement. Many people did not have faith that Disney would be able to portray a full and clear, understandable image of American History, seeing as their other parks specialize in amusement and entertainment. Another economic key issue that many anti-Disney groups were doubting, was the number of jobs Disney promised to give. One campaign that took place in hope to raise awareness and criticize the Disney America project claimed that the park would generate much fewer jobs than Disney had promised. Instead of the promised 19,000 well-paid jobs, there would only be approximately 6,300- adding that not all these jobs had good pay. They also accused the exaggerated tax rates that Disney and Governor George Allen were promising. Where is Disney most...
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...The 1st half of the 18th century Well, before the end of the 18th century Britain had become a very powerful country. It became wealthy through trade. The wealth made possible both an agricultural and an industrial revolution, which made Britain the most economically advanced country in the world. Howewer, there was a reverse side to it: while a few people became richer, many others lost their land,, their homes and their way of life. Families were driven off the land, in another period of enclosures. They became the working proletariat of the cities. The invention of machinery destroyed, the old, "cottage industries" and created factories. At the same time it caused the growth of unemployment. Anne became Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland on 8 March 1702. On 1 May 1707, under the Acts of Union, two of her realms, the kingdoms of England and Scotland, united as a single sovereign state known as Great Britain. She continued to reign as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland until her death. Акт о престолонасле́дии или Акт об устрое́нии (англ. Act of Settlement) — законодательный акт, принятый парламентом Англии в 1701 году, лишивший католическую мужскую линию Стюартов прав на престол в пользу протестантки Софии Ганноверской и её потомков. Акт был принят в царствование короля-протестанта Вильгельма III Оранского, непосредственной преемницей которого была его свояченица Анна. Все дети Анны умерли во младенчестве или в детстве, последний, 11-летний герцог Глостерский, скончался...
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...the economic impacts of the cost associated with sprinkler installations. Residential sprinklers have been around since the 1970’s. The first residential sprinkler ordinance was implemented in San Clement, CA in 1980. Since the 1980 it is slowly increasingly more common to see residential sprinklers installed in new and remodel 1-2 family dwellings by the amount of 1-2%. Residential sprinkler systems have several benefits and are more beneficial the residents without contrary to popular belief. First and most important is the reduction of fire deaths. Sprinklers have been very successful in reducing multiple deaths from a single fire in a home. NPFA has yet to have a finding, or report that more than 2 people being killed in a fire where sprinklers were present and operational. In a 10 year period between 1989-1998 in the US, deaths were reduced by 78% when a residence was fully sprinklered. Since this study alarm systems have come along way with more advance technology and safer systems. An example of the effectiveness of the residential sprinkler system is the ordnance implemented in Vancouver. Over a 7 year period after the ordnance was in placed the fatality rate per year was reduced by 69%. Sprinkler systems will also play a role in the reduction of personal injuries. It is proven that a fire will double in size every minute once it reaches 1000º F. At these temperatures injuries are very common and include smoke inhalation, minor to severe burns. Prince George...
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..."Remediate" means to solve a problem, and "bio-remediate"" means to use biological organisms to break down harmful chemicals and pollutants in order to return the environment to its original natural condition. This would include an environmental problem such as contaminated soil or groundwater. In a non-polluted environment, bacteria, fungi, protists, and other microorganisms are constantly at work breaking down organic matter. What would occur if an organic pollutant such as oil contaminated this environment? Some of the microorganisms would die, while others capable of eating the organic pollution would survive. Bioremediation works by providing these pollution-eating organisms with fertilizer, oxygen, and other conditions that encourage their rapid growth. These organisms would then be able to break down the organic pollutant at a correspondingly faster rate. In fact, bioremediation is often used to help clean up oil spills. Bioremediation of a contaminated site typically works in one of two ways. In the case described above, ways are found to enhance the growth of whatever pollution-eating microbes might already be living at the contaminated site. In the second, specialized microbes are added to degrade the contaminants. Bioremediation provides a good cleanup strategy for some types of pollution, but as you might expect, it will not work for all. For example, bioremediation may not provide a feasible strategy at sites with high concentrations of chemicals that are toxic...
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