No city in the world is as ironic and contradictory as Hong Kong. This city has not only the 6th highest per capita GDP‚ but also the highest Gini coefficient in the world (World Bank‚ 2011). Fortunately‚ the Hong Kong government isn’t turning a blind eye towards this dilemma but are instead actively looking for a trade-off between economic performance and social welfare. One notable example is the re-establishment of the Commission on Poverty‚ it is hoped that a clearly-defined poverty line will
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My personal position within both articles i read‚ " A dog park benefits all" and " No dog park for muscatine" and i believe that dog parks would be benificle rather then not having them at all. Some people prefer not to have dog parks as it could be disruptive and loud says article " No dog park for muscatine"‚ but dog parks are a good source for any community and heres why: First reason being‚ a dog park keeps pets and people active. Getting out of the house for fresh
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for Hong Kong to remain successful by staying at the top globally in its economic freedom? Introduction Hong Kong has ranked as the world’s freest economy in The Wall Street Journal and Heritage Foundation’s Index of Economic Freedom for 17 consecutive years‚ since the inception of the index in 1995.1Being economic free helps the successful of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the richest region in the world. However‚ In World Competitiveness Yearbook 2013 published by IMD‚ the ranking of Hong Kong competitiveness
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Parks and Recreation in Lethbridge The wide range of green space and parks in Lethbridge make it a desirable place to call home. With four distinct seasons‚ these spaces can be enjoyed year-round. Lethbridge is also close to the Canadian Rockies as well as a wide selection of lakes and other recreational hotspots. Indian Battle Park Indian Battle Park is a 5 km park located in the Oldman River valley. The park is home to a wide range of trails‚ several picnic areas as well as the Fort Whoop-Up
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The Yards Park can be described as a new and refreshing waterfront destination‚ along the Anacostia River in Washington‚ DC. The overall purpose of the park serve to provides green space and water features for the public to enjoy the outdoors. The park incorporates modern and contemporary park design which complements the growing technology and design of Washington‚ DC. The park is a privately-owned park by Capital Riverfront BID which operates and maintains the park and allows it to be open and
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Introduction Hong Kong is famous for the hotel industry‚ and many people want to work in this industry. However‚ what really attract them to work for the hotel? Previous study shows that for the Asian countries such as Hong Kong‚ Japan the money is their primary goals for working. (Lam 2001 p.157). In different culture‚ they have different goal they are aim. As the Asian have a higher expect for the money as their concern‚ it is normal‚ because in Asia‚ their income and their expense are never get
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NBC’s Parks and Recreation launches audiences into a world where a low-status governmental department struggles to overcome underhanded bureaucracy and red tape. The Parks & Recreation Department of Pawnee‚ Indiana consists of an eclectic selection of employees‚ ranging from the ignorant yet good-spirited Andy Dwyer to the sassy‚ but sage‚ Donna Meagle. Yet the zeitgeist of the department is found within the unique personalities of Leslie Knope‚ Ron Swanson‚ and April Ludgate. These three characters
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Novel Study – Jurassic Park Many people whether they are kids or adults have only dreamed to see a real live dinosaur. In the book Jurassic Park‚ this dream becomes a reality. Dr. John Hammond the owner of Jurassic Park had put together a team composing of scientist and computer engineers with the intention of creating dinosaurs back from the Jurassic period. The team is able to create many types of dinosaurs taking orders from Dr. Hammond however the dinosaurs had experienced difficulties and
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New York City‚ New York. Central Park is the result of mid-1800 reformers who called for “more aid to the poor but also for breathing room” and a park that could serve as “the lungs of the city (McNeur‚ 176).” Before the development of the park‚ the systematic landscape of NYC made it difficult for people to live happily because the overcrowded and uncleanliness was an overpowering issue. Frederick Olmstead‚ the architect behind the establishment of Central Park‚ was determined to lift the city’s
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Benefit the Hong Kong People in Communication‚ Information and Technology Nowadays‚ it is a common scene to see everyone pointing their head down‚ holding their I-phone‚ Sony‚ Samsung Galaxy phone in Hong Kong recently. Some may think that people who are holding the mobile phone have lose communications with others‚ their parents‚ friends‚ and children‚ and lose many information about the world. In fact‚ the mobile phone nowadays have a lot of special function helping the Hong Kong people‚ in communication
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