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Give Of Yourself
ТI didn't say you had to let him win. I just said if you guys are playing something and he's winning Й just Й uh Й let him stay ahead sometimes.У ТI don't understand, Mom.У ТSomeday you will. Just tru
Training Begins
Once A Marine, Always A Marine, Part TwoThis is the second in a series depicting one man's experience in Marine Corps boot camp; the story continues just after the ТrecruitsУ have met their new traini
Resonant Leaders
In parks and recreation departments across the country, staff members and supervisors carry different levels of responsibility and authority; however, it is important to remember that each person
RFPs And RFQs
In 1961, Astronaut Alan Shepard was the first American to go into space and orbit the earth for 15 minutes in a Redstone 3 rocket called Freedom 7. After the flight, he said, ТIt's a very sobering fee
Leading The Way
In every segment of society, there are people who stand out as leaders. They have the vision, passion, and work ethic to make things happen. Is this true in the parks and recreation industry, too? Of
Comparing Business To Government
In the May 2010 issue of PRB, columnist Randy Gaddo questioned whether business should be compared to government. For decades many Тold timersУ have heard community members, politicians, and business
Spring Training For Fields
While the pitcher is kicking at the dirt on the mound, wondering what to throw next, the batter stands in the box in the ready position. And what about you? As a parks manager, if you've done all
Retrofitting For Sustainability
For more than 30 years, Grass Lawn Park has been the most utilized Тyear-roundУ park in Redmond, Wash., providing a variety of recreational opportunities and a unique respite in the middle of an urbaniz
Green-Roof Design
Green roofs are not new, but they are gaining in popularity in the United States. Over the past 30 years, there has been a steady increase in the application of this technology. Rooftop-garden
Gaining Ground
As recently as 2004, mountain-bike trails were non-existent in Brown County State Park in Nashville, Ind. So what transformation took place to being recognized as one of the premier trail systems in
The Senior Sector
Life experiences define individuality. The older adult population (age 50 years and beyond as defined by AARP) also carries an attachment to historical events; these experiences carry through the
Cleaning Without Chemicals
The professional cleaning industry is currently embroiled in a debate about which surfaces actually need to be disinfected, as well as how best to disinfect when it is deemed necessary and how often.
Reverse Your Thinking
The EPA estimates the workplace generates 40 percent of all waste. If this does not sound scary enough, the Clean Air Council states that each person in the U.S. makes 4.39 pounds of trash per day.
Falling Down
My first magazine job was in the great state of Colorado.From my office window, the entire front range of the Rockies spread out before me and behind the office were the start of the great plains--a