o Why did the author visit Plauen, Germany?
The author visited Plauen because he thought it was a very fascinating place. It was a mesh of old quiet town features and the marks of the great reforms of the 20th century movements.
o In a discussion of fast food corporations why is it important to talk about their oversees
It is important to talk about the oversees operations of fast food corporations because that’s where a greater majority of their profit is coming from nowadays. These oversees operations are also hints into the ever greater Americanization of the rest of the world.
o In foreign countries, what group does most fast food advertising target?
The same as in America the main target for fast food advertising is children. The same advertisers have found the same results in other countries, that children are more impressionable and easier to manipulate.
o In what ways might there be a connection between the obesity rate in America and the fast food industry?
In many ways can a connection between the obesity rate in America and the fast food industry be made. Fast food is generally more fattening than other foods and has become integrated into American lifestyle. Americans can get fast food cheap and it folds into the fast moving pace of Americans very effectively.
o Why is obesity a problem for American society as a whole?
Obesity is a problem for American society because obesity can lead to many health problems. Obesity can lead to serious problems such as diabetes, breast cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and strokes.
o What kind of business is the most frequent target of anti-American protests in foreign countries and what kinds of groups engage in these protests?
The fast food business is more frequently targeted by anti-American protests. These businesses, such as McDonalds, are attacked because of their correlation with American imperialism.
o What did London Greenpeace do to protest McDonald's and what was McDonald's response?
London Greenpeace distributed a six-page pamphlet in 1986, “What’s Wrong with McDonald’s? Everything they don’t want you to know.” This pamphlet accused McDonald’s and attacked it for supposedly encouraging Third World poverty, exploiting workers, selling unhealthy food, and more. In response, in 1990, McDonald’s sued five members of the group for libel, and claimed the pamphlet contained entirely false information. McDonald’s won the suit but the two later won an appeal
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ch. 1: The Founding Fathers
o What restaurant chain did Carl Karcher start?
Carl Karcher started Carl's Jr. He then bought Hardee's in the 90's, expanding it as one of the top 4 fast food resturants.
o Why did General Motors want to buy trolley systems throughout the U.S.?
GM bought trolley systems throughout the U.S. to rip those down, and start putting up bus routes.
o What was the "Speedee Service System" and how was it different from what other fast food restaurants were doing?
Speedee Service System was the first drive through started by McDonalds. All of McDonalds competitors were using Carhops that were having waitresses on rollerskates delivering food to the other resturants.
o What were some of the characteristics of the men who started the fast food industry?
All of the men that started the fast food business were middle school to high school drop-outs. They were all very lucky to have made a business that worked.
o What were some of the other fast food restaurants that were inspired by McDonald's approach to food service?
Burger King, Carl's Jr., and other fast food resturants today all have their own speedee service system, now known as a drive-thru.
Carl Karcher started Carl's Jr. He then bought Hardee's in the 90's, expanding it as one of the top 4 fast food resturants.
o Why did General Motors want to buy trolley systems throughout the U.S.?
GM bought trolley systems throughout the U.S. to rip those down, and start putting up bus routes.
o What was the "Speedee Service System" and how was it different from what other fast food restaurants were doing?
Speedee Service System was the first drive through started by McDonalds. All of McDonalds competitors were using Carhops that were having waitresses on rollerskates delivering food to the other resturants.
o What were some of the characteristics of the men who started the fast food industry?
All of the men that started the fast food business were middle school to high school drop-outs. They were all very lucky to have made a business that worked.
o What were some of the other fast food restaurants that were inspired by McDonald's approach to food service?
Burger King, Carl's Jr., and other fast food resturants today all have their own speedee service system, now known as a drive-thru.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
AP Classport
Tuskawilla Forest Pics:
Baldwin Park Pics:
Observation: We drove into Baldwin Park from 436, past the Winter Park Pines Golf Course and some older apartments. At first, I wasn't impressed. Then, Baldwin Park appeared. WOW! what a place. Very nice, well kept grounds. A mix of townhouses, houses, businesses. A mix of architectural styles- from Mediteranean to Colonial to Coastal. Cars didn't liter front yards because the garages were behing the houses, accessible by alleys. Very Well labeled streets. Very, very clean; trashcans everywhere. But, I noticed the lack of "individuality" and mature trees. The landscapes and yards, while nice and well kept, were all the same. THe homes are very close together and no one has a decent sized yard. I guess that's why they have "commons" (Grassey areas and a 55 acre park with ball fields and playground. The business district, in the center of the development, had a wide variety of restaurants, shops, service providers, and a Publix. Pools and recreation places are sprinkled throughout. 2 schools, Audubon Park Eme. and Glen Ridge Middle, are located within the development, and Winter Park H.S. is nearby. We drove through B.P on a Wed. afternoon right as the Elem. Sch. let out. School kids walked from school, up through the business, and the hustle and bustle transformed the quiet streets into a vibrant mini-city.
Speculation: I think that Baldwin Park will look like Celebration down near Disney World.
Analysis: After conducting my interview with Realto LaShawn Norden, looking on the Baldwin Park website, and reading the site plan that was submitted to the City of Orlando, I found out that my speculation is correct. Baldwin Park, near downtown Orlando and Winter Park, was created because of the success of Celebration in the late '90's.
Evaluation: I think that Baldwin Park is a copy of the Celebration community. THe location was chosen because of its close proximity to Downtown Orlando and to the Winter Park area. THe "demand" for communities like this is great, especially those trying to live "greener" lives and who are actually able and can afford to "live/work/play" in 2.5 miles.!
Compare and Contrast:
In my opinion, Baldwin Park is a great example of New Urbanism. My definition of New Urbanism is a walkable, mini-city, if you will. By mini-city, I mean, a centrally located downtown (with businesses,shops, restaurants), surrounded by a very compact suburb area, complete with schools and green space. Baldwin Park perfectly what New Urbanism is, and I believe that it successfully accomplished the goals that New Urbanism has created for itself.
I live in Tuskawilla Forest, a neighborhood that is part of Deer Run. I live in a two story house, on a tree-lined street, that has a good-sized yard, with a pool that backs up to a pond in a conservation area. We are very close to Red Bug Elem., TWMS, LHHS, 3 shopping centers, and Red Bug Park. While my house is not brand new, it suits our family very well. We do pay Home Owners Assoc. fees, but not nearly what the residents of B.P. pay each year. Our house is within 2 miles of RBE, Red Bug Park, many fast food & sit-down restaurants, 2 grocery stores, and many shops and service offices (doctors, dry-cleaners, etc.). I live within 3 miles of LHHS, and TWMS. Our neighborhoods also has many churches nearby, which is one thing that I didn't remember seeing in B.P. My Neighborhood also has a large lake, and a small common area where we have Easter Egg Hunts, and other neighborhood events. My neighborhood has many different styloes of homes, but are primarily the same sizes. We don't have any apartments or townhomes in my neighborhood, although inside Deer Run they are there. Deer Run has also has a golf course, although B.P. has the Winter Park Pines course nearby. In my neighborhood, we are responsible for keeping our yards well-kept and our homes in good shape.
Tuskawilla Forest & Baldwin Park have a few things in common, close to shops, schools, parks, a lake, community area, but our biggest differences are the size of our homes, the fees we par, and the cost of our homes. If you want "New", then Tuskawilla Forest isn't right for you.
Baldwin Park Pics:
Observation: We drove into Baldwin Park from 436, past the Winter Park Pines Golf Course and some older apartments. At first, I wasn't impressed. Then, Baldwin Park appeared. WOW! what a place. Very nice, well kept grounds. A mix of townhouses, houses, businesses. A mix of architectural styles- from Mediteranean to Colonial to Coastal. Cars didn't liter front yards because the garages were behing the houses, accessible by alleys. Very Well labeled streets. Very, very clean; trashcans everywhere. But, I noticed the lack of "individuality" and mature trees. The landscapes and yards, while nice and well kept, were all the same. THe homes are very close together and no one has a decent sized yard. I guess that's why they have "commons" (Grassey areas and a 55 acre park with ball fields and playground. The business district, in the center of the development, had a wide variety of restaurants, shops, service providers, and a Publix. Pools and recreation places are sprinkled throughout. 2 schools, Audubon Park Eme. and Glen Ridge Middle, are located within the development, and Winter Park H.S. is nearby. We drove through B.P on a Wed. afternoon right as the Elem. Sch. let out. School kids walked from school, up through the business, and the hustle and bustle transformed the quiet streets into a vibrant mini-city.
Speculation: I think that Baldwin Park will look like Celebration down near Disney World.
Analysis: After conducting my interview with Realto LaShawn Norden, looking on the Baldwin Park website, and reading the site plan that was submitted to the City of Orlando, I found out that my speculation is correct. Baldwin Park, near downtown Orlando and Winter Park, was created because of the success of Celebration in the late '90's.
Evaluation: I think that Baldwin Park is a copy of the Celebration community. THe location was chosen because of its close proximity to Downtown Orlando and to the Winter Park area. THe "demand" for communities like this is great, especially those trying to live "greener" lives and who are actually able and can afford to "live/work/play" in 2.5 miles.!
Compare and Contrast:
In my opinion, Baldwin Park is a great example of New Urbanism. My definition of New Urbanism is a walkable, mini-city, if you will. By mini-city, I mean, a centrally located downtown (with businesses,shops, restaurants), surrounded by a very compact suburb area, complete with schools and green space. Baldwin Park perfectly what New Urbanism is, and I believe that it successfully accomplished the goals that New Urbanism has created for itself.
I live in Tuskawilla Forest, a neighborhood that is part of Deer Run. I live in a two story house, on a tree-lined street, that has a good-sized yard, with a pool that backs up to a pond in a conservation area. We are very close to Red Bug Elem., TWMS, LHHS, 3 shopping centers, and Red Bug Park. While my house is not brand new, it suits our family very well. We do pay Home Owners Assoc. fees, but not nearly what the residents of B.P. pay each year. Our house is within 2 miles of RBE, Red Bug Park, many fast food & sit-down restaurants, 2 grocery stores, and many shops and service offices (doctors, dry-cleaners, etc.). I live within 3 miles of LHHS, and TWMS. Our neighborhoods also has many churches nearby, which is one thing that I didn't remember seeing in B.P. My Neighborhood also has a large lake, and a small common area where we have Easter Egg Hunts, and other neighborhood events. My neighborhood has many different styloes of homes, but are primarily the same sizes. We don't have any apartments or townhomes in my neighborhood, although inside Deer Run they are there. Deer Run has also has a golf course, although B.P. has the Winter Park Pines course nearby. In my neighborhood, we are responsible for keeping our yards well-kept and our homes in good shape.
Tuskawilla Forest & Baldwin Park have a few things in common, close to shops, schools, parks, a lake, community area, but our biggest differences are the size of our homes, the fees we par, and the cost of our homes. If you want "New", then Tuskawilla Forest isn't right for you.
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