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Do You Need A Big Belly?

Besides Sesame StreetХs Oscar the Grouch, I bet you thought youХd never hear of a talking trash can. But every day in Philadelphia, over 500 trash cans converse with the Department of StreetХs managem

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Man Vs. Machine

EditorХs Note: This column, ТLBWAУ (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out whatХs going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her des

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Decisions

If weХve had a mantra this year, and I love the idea of mantras (or at least the sound of the word), ours would have been ТChange is Good. Right?УLike many of you, the economy and ever-changing techno

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Trophies

The debate over giving trophies in youth sports is attracting more attention than ever these days, with no easy answers in sight.For every recreation department that presents a trophy, medal or

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Tips Of The Trade

If you are constantly checking e-mail and voice mail while you are supposed to be on a carefree, fun-filled vacation--shame on you! However, you can pick up some great ideas while enjoying the time

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From The Top Down

Managing risks at an aquatic or other recreational facility is an important task, yet many facilities fail to assess potential risks and develop safety plans. Continual education and understanding

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Facility Planning

Located west of Des Moines, Iowa, Waukee is a rapidly growing suburban community of approximately 11,000 residents. The cityХs population is expected to swell to nearly 13,000 by 2010. This population

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